Collection Details

Species: Eschweilera gigantea

Lecythidaceae Eschweilera gigantea
J. P. Janovec 2858B


Collection Date:
Determined By: S. A. Mori
Determination Date: 3 May 2012
Institution: NY

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Manu Province

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Arboretum of the grounds of Pantiacolla Lodge on the Alto Madre de Dios River.

Habitat

Habitat Description: Terra firme forest, arboretum with cleared understory.

Habitat: Terra Firme Forest

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree to 5 m tall. Flowers dark pink to purple.

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Pantiacolla Mountain

Project: Pantiacolla Botany

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen