Collection Details
Species: Mauritiella armata (C. Martius) Burret
Collection Date: 5 April 2013
Determined By: J. E. Householder
Determination Date: 12 October 2013
Institution: INPA
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Roraima
Subregion: Caracarai
Closest Town: Caracarai
Locality Description: Parque Nacional Viruá, estrado perdida near BR 174.
DD Latitude: 1.3635
DD Longitude: -60.9754
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Min. Elevation: 32 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Along stagnant water channel (100-300m wide) dominated by Mauritia flexuosa. Surrounded by low statured campina vegetation. Topography extremely flat.
Soil Description: Inundated year-long. Water fluctuates to about 50cm above surface. Sandy bottoms with some organics in inundated areas.
Habitat: Aguajal
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Palm to 2m. Clonal. Fruits pale red to grey.
Habit: Palm
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Viruá #1
Project: Aguajal Project