Collection Details

Species: Pachira insignis Aubl.

Bombacaceae Pachira insignis Aubl.
J. P. Janovec , C. Nayahuacca, & V. Yumbato 2183


Collection Date: 21 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, traveled downriver - collected samples from riverside and upper bank.

Locality Site Specific: Los Amigos River watershed.

DD Latitude: -12.57

DD Longitude: -70.1

Elevation: 250-250 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Lowland tropical to subtropical moist forest. River bank and low floodplain vegetation.

Soil Description: Soil sandy, clay.

Habitat: Terrestrial

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree 15 m. Flower bud brown. Calyx green.

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station

Project: Los Amigos Botany