Collection Details
Genus: Alchornea
Collection Date: 1 October 2013
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: 30 November 1
Institution: unknown
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Amazonas
Subregion: Novo Airão
Closest Town: Moura
Locality Description: Parque Nacional Jaú. Rio Jaú.
DD Latitude: -1.83321
DD Longitude: -61.5999
Max. Elevation: 40 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Seasonally flooded black water floodplain (igapo). Near channel, most plants here are completely submerged by >7m annual innundations.
Soil Description: Clayey to siltly. Entire region underlain by flat clay (kaolinite) strata.
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree to 4m. Local name "careca".
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Igapo Jau