Collection Details
Species: Cochleanthes amazonica (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) R.E.Schult. & Garay
Collection Date: 1 April 2009
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 1 April 2009
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Rio Madre de Dios - Los Amigos Conservation Reserve. Aguajal CICRA.
Locality Site Specific: Trocha Aguajal
DD Latitude: -12.5597
DD Longitude: -70.1223
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Elevation: 230-270 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Swamp habitat dominated by Mauritia flexuosa.
Soil Description: Soils paritially decomposed organic material to mucky; always dark, deep, and acidic. Completley saturated, water flow minimal.
Habitat: Aguajal Wetland
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Epiphyte. Flowers solitary white, large, with pink nectary guides.
Habit: Epiphyte
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Los Amigos - CICRA
Project: Aguajal Project