Collection Details
Species: Panicum mertensii Roth
Collection Date: 20 March 2002
Determined By: G. Davidse
Determination Date: 1 January 2004
Institution: unknown
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Ucayali
Subregion: Purús
Locality Description: Dist. Purús. Cuenca del Río Purús. Al este del Aeropuerto de Puerto Esperanza.
Habitat
Habitat Description: Al borde de la quebrada, terreno pantanoso, crece formando colonias densas.
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Hierba de 1-2 m. Flores de color verde amarillenta.
Local Name: sacha cola de caballo
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Río Purús
Project: Herbario Forestal La Molina (MOL)