Collection Details
Genus: Bixa
Collection Date: 10 June 2003
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: 30 November 1
Institution: unknown
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Ucayali
Subregion: Coronel Portillo
Locality Description: Dist. Calleria. Cuenca del Rio Utiquinia. Quebrada Agua Blanca, afluente de la quebrada Maquisapay.
Habitat
Habitat Description: Bosque primario. Al lado de quebrada en abundante luz solar.
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Arbusto de 5-6 m. Flores en botón de color rosado, con sépalos amarillenta. Frutos espinosos verdes. Planta con látex blanco.
Local Name: achiote del monte
Habit: Shrub
Other Data
Research Site: Río Utiquinia
Project: Herbario Forestal La Molina (MOL)
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen