Collection Details
Species: Siparuna bifida (Poepp. & Endl.) A. DC.
Collection Date: 17 February 2009
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 17 February 2009
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Carretera Cusco Km 14. Aguajal Km 14.
DD Latitude: -12.6406
DD Longitude: -69.277
Coordinate uncertainty: 3000 m
Elevation: 200-250 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Sinuous, upland swamp fringing perrenial black water stream fed in part by perrenial seepages. Managed for aguaje extraction.
Soil Description: Soils histosols, hyrdormorphic.
Habitat: Aguajal Wetland
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree. Fruits green to brown with conical projections, opening to reveal red arillate seeds.
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal KM21
Project: Aguajal Project