Collection Details
Species: Xyris laxifolia Mart.
Collection Date: 1 October 2008
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 1 October 2008
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: Herb. Flowers yellow. Roots white.
Min. Height: 1 m
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Bello Horizontes
Project: Aguajal Project