Collection Details
Species: Mesechites trifida (Jacq.) Müll, Arg.
Collection Date: 22 September 2008
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 22 September 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.
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: Vining herb. Fruits in pairs, dehiscent with hairy seeds for wind dispersal. White latex.
Habit: Vine , Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Mercedes
Project: Aguajal Project