Collection Details
Species: Dioscorea polygonoides Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Collection Date: 19 August 2002
Determined By: L. Raz
Determination Date: 1 January 2003
Institution: NY
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: Vine covering the canopies of small trees, 2-5 tall, growing in the aguaje palm swamp, full sun. Flowers white to cream-white or cream-green.
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Los Amigos - CICRA
Project: Aguajal Project