Collection Details
Species: Croton cuneatus
Collection Date: 16 April 1987
Determined By: D. Daly
Determination Date: 16 April 1987
Institution: unknown
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Loreto
Subregion: Requena
Locality Description: Basin of rio Ucayali, Supay Cocha, Caño Supay, a 20 min upstream by motrorboat from río Ucayali, varzea forest, 04º 55' S 73º 45' W.
DD Latitude: -4.91
DD Longitude: -73.72
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree 5 m at water's edge, flowers white, fruits immature. Bark with spicy odor; can be cut and peeled off in thick sheets. Whem mixed with cane liquor and aged, said to be a cure for rheumatism.
Local Name: Hipururu rojo
Other Data
Project: Herbario Herrense - IIAP
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen