Collection Details
Species: Wettinia augusta Poepp. & Endl.
Collection Date: 20 May 2001
Determined By: A. Henderson
Determination Date: 1 January 2003
Institution: NY
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: Large palm 8 m. Fruit immature, brown-tan, pubescent. Growing along trail in high forest.
Habit: Palm
Other Data
Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station
Project: Los Amigos Botany