Collection Details
Species: Bauhinia tarapotensis/forficata
Collection Date: 2 April 2003
Determined By: G. P. Lewis
Determination Date: 10 January 2007
Institution: K
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Manu Province
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios River, ca. 7.0 km upriver from mouth of Río Los Amigos. Trocha Aerodromo Inicio(0 m), a 10 m a la derecha.
Locality Site Specific: Trocha Aerodromo.
DD Latitude: -12.57
DD Longitude: -70.1
Habitat
Habitat Description: Lowland tropical to subtropical moist forest. Upper terrace. Disturbed, secondary growth, with patches of old growth remaining.
Soil Description: Soil sandy, clay.
Habitat: Terrestrial , Terra Firme Forest
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Arbol de 7 m de altura. Frutos verdes en forma de vainas con espinas.
Height: 7 m
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station
Project: Los Amigos Botany