Collection Details
Species: Vismia macrophylla Kunth
Collection Date: 8 May 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: 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.
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: VISMIA 1.
Min. Height: 15 m
Min. DBH: 14 cm
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Mercedes
Project: Aguajal Project