Collection Details
Species: Alchornea discolor
Collection Date: 14 April 2009
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 1 November 2010
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Rio Bajo Madre de Dios - Gamitana river near Lago Valencia. Aguajal Gamitana.
DD Latitude: -12.4644
DD Longitude: -68.952
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Elevation: 180-220 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: Tree. No latex. Located in burnt section.
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Gamitana
Project: Aguajal Project