Collection Details
Species: Mauritia flexuosa
Collection Date: 20 May 2010
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 20 October 2010
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Manu
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Careterra Cusco Km 37.5 - Comunidad Mercedes - Plot Merc #3. 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 , Aquatic
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Palm to 25 m.
Local Name: Aguaje
Habit: Palm
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Mercedes
Project: Aguajal Project