Collection Details

Species: Tapirira guianensis Aubl.

Anacardiaceae Tapirira guianensis Aubl.
A. Balarezo , Ethan Householder, Javier Huinga Maceda 2149


Collection Date: 15 October 2008
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 15 October 2008
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Careterra Cusco Km 37.5 - Comunidad Mercedes. Aguajal Mercedes.

DD Latitude: -12.695

DD Longitude: -69.4693

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Elevation: 200-250 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Swamp habitat dominated by Mauritia flexuosa and Sloanea sp..

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. Morphospecies name: Tapirira 3.

Min. Height: 6 m

Min. DBH: 3.5 cm

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Mercedes

Project: Aguajal Project