Collection Details
Species: Poecilanthe effusa (Huber) Ducke
Collection Date: 1 October 2008
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 17 November 2010
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Carretera Iberia Km 18. Aguajal Bello Horizontes.
DD Latitude: -12.4794
DD Longitude: -69.0849
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. Immature fruits green, mature brown.
Min. Height: 10 m
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Bello Horizontes
Project: Aguajal Project