Collection Details
Genus: Dracontium L.
Collection Date: 1 October 2013
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: 30 November 1
Institution: unknown
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Rondônia
Subregion: São Francisco de Guapore
Closest Town: Porto Murtinho
Locality Description: Reserva Biologica Guapore, Rio São Miguel.
DD Latitude: -12.4315
DD Longitude: -63.4405
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Max. Elevation: 150 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Permanently flooded wetland dominated by Mauritia flexuosa. Transitions from dense, shrubby forest to open grassland experiencing frequent fire. Flood waters originate from small clear/black water stream, flood pulse to ~50cm.
Soil Description: Saturated organic material to 1 - 2 meters.
Habitat: Aguajal Wetland
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Herb to 50cm. Leaves succulent, stems soft and purple.
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Murtinho
Project: Aguajal Project