Collection Details
Species: Lecythis corrugata
Collection Date: 5 April 2013
Determined By: J. E. Householder
Determination Date: 17 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: 1.48688
DD Longitude: -61.0114
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Min. Elevation: 32 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Small waterlogged depression surrounded by tall terra firme forest. Mauritia flexuosa co-dominant with Virola, Diospirus, and a species of Lecythidaceae. Dense shrub layer.
Soil Description: Substrates of permanantly inundated areas peat (10-30cm) or peaty clay. Substrates of seasonally inundated areas clay. Hill-hummock topography.
Habitat: Aguajal
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree to 6m. Strong bark.
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Viruá #3
Project: Aguajal Project