Collection Details

Species: Hibiscus peruvianus R.E. Fries

Malvaceae Hibiscus cf. peruvianus R.E. Fries
J. E. Householder , Angel Balarezo Mozambite, Javier Huinga Maceda 897


Collection Date: 3 September 2009
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 3 September 2009
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Manu

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Rio Alto Madre de Dios - Boca Manu. Communidad Isla de los Valles.

DD Latitude: -12.2585

DD Longitude: -70.914

Coordinate uncertainty: 5000 m

Elevation: 280-320 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Open standing water with floating vegetation. Oxbow lake.

Habitat: Lake

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Shrub. Flowers pink. Fruits capsules.

Min. Height: 1.5 m

Habit: Shrub

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Valles

Project: Aguajal Project