Collection Details
Species: Begonia fischeri Schrank
Collection Date: 29 November 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. Trocha Aguajal, 1500 m.
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: Hierba 80 cm de altura. Flores blancas y en el medio amarillo.
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Los Amigos - CICRA
Project: Aguajal Project