Collection Details

Species: Cariniana domestica (Mart.) Miers

Lecythidaceae Cariniana domestica (Mart.) Miers
J. Huinga , Ethan Householder, Angel Balarezo Mozambite 58


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. Strong bark. New leaves. Serrate. Morphospecies name: Cariniana 1.

Min. Height: 5.5 m

Min. DBH: 4.6 cm

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Mercedes

Project: Aguajal Project