Collection Details
Species: Begonia fischeri Schrank
Collection Date: 19 August 2002
Determined By: A. K. Neill
Determination Date: 8 October 2005
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Manu
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios River, ca. 7.0 km upriver from mouth of Río Los Amigos. Mauritia flexuosa (Arecaceae), aguaje palm swamp, Aguajal to the northwest of the Los Amigos Biological Station.
Locality Site Specific: Trocha Aguajal
DD Latitude: -12.57
DD Longitude: -70.1
Elevation: 270-270 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Palm swamp, wetland, transition from flooded forest on bank through mixed forest to Mauritia dominated shrublands to open wet grassland with sporadic shrubs and Mauritia adults.
Soil Description: Saturated soil, high in organic matter, dark.
Habitat: Aquatic , Aguajal Wetland
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Herb. Stem red. Leaves green with small purple spots.
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Los Amigos - CICRA
Project: Aguajal Project