Collection Details

Genus: Alchornea

Euphorbiaceae Alchornea
J. E. Householder 3302


Collection Date: 1 October 2013
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: 30 November 1
Institution: unknown

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Region: Amazonas

Subregion: Novo Airão

Closest Town: Moura

Locality Description: Parque Nacional Jaú. Rio Jaú.

DD Latitude: -1.83321

DD Longitude: -61.5999

Max. Elevation: 40 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Seasonally flooded black water floodplain (igapo). Near channel, most plants here are completely submerged by >7m annual innundations.

Soil Description: Clayey to siltly. Entire region underlain by flat clay (kaolinite) strata.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree to 4m. Local name "careca".

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Igapo Jau