Collection Details

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Region: Amazonas

Subregion: Barcelos

Closest Town: Barcelos

Locality Description: Rio Aracá, northern tributary of Rio Negro.

DD Latitude: -0.08581

DD Longitude: -63.4118

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Min. Elevation: 30 m

Habitat Description: Headwaters region along igarapé (channel) dominated by Mauritia flexuosa. The channel drains a large flooded savana region about 4km upstream. Hydrology ranges from moderately flowing stream channel to stagnant pool with ~50cm of standing water. Water black, free of sediment.

Soil Description: Substrate composed of two to three meters of root mass, mainly comprised of dead Mauritia flexuosa root. Underlain by very fine, white sand that covers entire region.

Plant Notes: Palm to 2m. Small inflorescence with round red fruits. Entire palm spiny, with white spines.

Research Site: Rio Aracá

Project: Aguajal Project