Collection Details

Species: Scleria melaleuca

Cyperaceae Scleria melaleuca
J. G. Graham , J. Schunke Vigo 544


Collection Date: 30 July 1998
Determined By: G. Davidse
Determination Date: 25 November 1999
Institution: MO

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Ucayali

Subregion: Coronel Portillo

Locality Description: Dist. Yarinacocha. Cuenca del Río Ucayali. San Juan de Yarinacocha, vecindad de Lago Yarinacocha.

DD Latitude: -8.35

DD Longitude: -74.5667

Elevation: 150-200 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Bosque alto, terreno no inundable, con abundante luz solar.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Hierba de 0.5-0.6 m. Frutos pardo amarillenta, brácteas pardo castaño. Las hojas son cortantes.

Local Name: cortadera

Other Data

Research Site: Río Ucayali

Project: Flora of Ucayali