Collection Details

Species: Gustavia hexapetala (Aubl.) Sm.

Lecythidaceae Gustavia hexapetala (Aubl.) Sm.
J. E. Householder , Angel Balarezo Mozambite, Javier Huinga Maceda 464b


Collection Date: 7 April 2009
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 25 November 2010
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Rio Madre de Dios - Communidad Madama. Along unpaved road.

Locality Site Specific: Along unpaved road.

DD Latitude: -12.5381

DD Longitude: -69.0957

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Elevation: 180-220 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Disturbed forest surrounded by cow pasture.

Soil Description: Soils clayey.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree. Flowers white, symetrical with 6 petals.

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Project: Flora of Madre de Dios

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen