Collection Details

Species: Gurania ulei

Cucurbitaceae Gurania ulei
J. P. Janovec , C. Nayahuacca, & V. Yumbato 2171


Collection Date: 16 May 2001
Determined By: A. K. Neill
Determination Date: 23 June 2006
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata Province

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Río Los Amigos watershed. Río Amiguillos. From ACA Camp (Mapa). High floodplain - the high terrace.

Locality Site Specific: Los Amigos River watershed. Rio Amiguillos - Rio Mapa, ACA Camp.

DD Latitude: -12.57

DD Longitude: -70.1

Elevation: 250-250 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Lowland tropical to subtropical moist forest. Dissected terrain, river bank and floodplain vegetation.

Soil Description: Soil sandy, clay.

Habitat: Terrestrial

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Liana. Growing at 12 m on treee canopy along river. Calyx orange. Corolla yellow.

Habit: Liana

Other Data

Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station

Project: Los Amigos Botany