Collection Details

Species: Hibiscus sororius L.

Malvaceae Hibiscus sororius L.
A. P. Maceda 746


Collection Date: 27 June 2003
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 11 December 2006
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. En el pozo Don Pedro.

Locality Site Specific: Trocha Pozo Don Pedro.

DD Latitude: -12.57

DD Longitude: -70.1

Elevation: 270-270 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Mauritia palm swamp, wetland, with open lake of tannin-rich water, grass islands floating about.

Soil Description: Soil wet, dark.

Habitat: Aquatic , Aguajal Wetland

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Hierba de 60 cm de altura. Flores rosadas. Frutos maduros de color negro.

Height: 60 m

Habit: Herb

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Los Amigos - CICRA

Project: Aguajal Project