Collection Details
Species: Leonia glycycarpa Ruiz & Pav.
Collection Date: 15 October 2008
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 30 October 2010
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Careterra Cusco Km 37.5 - Comunidad Mercedes. One km behind 'chacra' of Efrain Quispe.
Locality Site Specific: One km behind 'chacra' of Efrain Quispe.
DD Latitude: -12.7053
DD Longitude: -69.4729
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Elevation: 200-250 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Terrace uplands. Flat terrain. Previously logged, thin forest buffer about 400m wide between 10-yr old 'purma' and swamp habitat.
Soil Description: Soils clayey, reddish, well drained.
Habitat: Terra Firme Forest
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree. Three viened leaves at based and straight. Conspicuous knees on branches.
Min. Height: 17 m
Min. DBH: 18.9 cm
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Project: Flora of Madre de Dios
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen