Collection Details
Species: Tovomita choisyana Planch. & Triana
Collection Date: 16 March 2009
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 25 October 2010
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Rio Madre de Dios, northern margin. One km down river from communidad Lagarto - along phenology trail. Aguajal Lagarto.
DD Latitude: -12.6568
DD Longitude: -69.7834
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Elevation: 200-250 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. Seeds with red arils. Yellow latex.
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Lagarto
Project: Aguajal Project