Collection Details
Species: Curatella americana
Collection Date: 15 October 2011
Determined By: J. E. Householder
Determination Date: 15 October 2013
Institution: INPA
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Roraima
Subregion: Boa Vista
Closest Town: Boa Vista
Locality Description: Along BR-174 50km north of Boa Vista.
DD Latitude: 3.04751
DD Longitude: -60.801
Coordinate uncertainty: 100 m
Min. Elevation: 85 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Vereda forming headwaters of igarape. Canopy dominant is Mauritia flexuosa. Seepages along topographic depression maintain substrate saturated year around. Water level flucuation relatively stable (< 1.5m) where Mauritia flexuosa dominates. Edge of Igarapé with small canal.
Soil Description: Saturated organic soils. Peats to approximately 2m.
Habitat: Aguajal Wetland
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree. Mostly in dry uplands but occasionally in waterlogged areas. Flower white, multiple stamens. Fertile.
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Neguinto
Project: Aguajal Project