Collection Details

Species: GenIndet sp.

Gesneriaceae GenIndet sp.
D. Daly , P. Acevedo, M. Chota 5134


Collection Date: 26 April 1987
Determined By: D. Daly
Determination Date: 26 April 1987
Institution: unknown

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Loreto

Subregion: Maynas

Locality Description: Rio Nanay, Puerto Almendras, a 20 km SW of Iquitos, 03 45' S, 73 15' W.Moist forest on terra firme. Sandy soil, poorly drained in places. Area said to have been selectively logged of meliaceous species in the past.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Coarse herb, little-branched, to 1.2 m, calyx and corolla fleshy, deep orange, fruit reddish-orange. Infusion of leaves (fresh or dry) applied to burns or wounds.

Other Data

Project: Herbario Herrense - IIAP

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen