Collection Details

Species: Byttneria schunkei Cristóbal

Sterculiaceae Byttneria schunkei Cristóbal
J. P. Janovec , C. Nayahuacca, & V. Yumbato 2176


Collection Date: 20 May 2001
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 31 January 2008
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: Treelet 2.5 m. Fruit green, 5-parted, with soft spine-like projections.

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station

Project: Los Amigos Botany