Collection Details
Species: Heliconia acuminata Rich.
Collection Date: 2 December 2007
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 2 November 2010
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Manu
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Rio Alto Madre de Dios - Boca Manu. Barrio de Santa Terresita.
Locality Site Specific: Barrio de Santa Terresita.
DD Latitude: -12.266
DD Longitude: -70.8909
Coordinate uncertainty: 5000 m
Elevation: 280-320 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Slightly disturbed. Flat terrain on current floodplain. Fairly well-drained.
Soil Description: Clayey soils.
Habitat: Floodplain Forest
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Herb. Bracts red. Flowers orange.
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Project: Flora of Madre de Dios
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen