Collection Details
Genus: Pontederia
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: -12.3035
DD Longitude: -63.4006
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Max. Elevation: 100 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Seasonally flooded river floodplain with moderate to low sediment load and fluvial dynamics.
Soil Description: Mostly clayey with sand on point bars. Channel embedded within pure clay strata one meter to centimeters below substrate.
Habitat: River Floodplain
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Floating aquatic with heart-shaped leaves. Flowers small, white and light purple.
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Porto Murtinho Floodplain
Project: Aguajal Project