Collection Details
Species: Cavendishia SpIndet
Collection Date: 1 August 2008
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 1 August 2008
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Cusco
Subregion: Quispicanchis Province
Closest Town: Quincemil-Camanti
Locality Description: District of Camanti. Camanti River Watershed. Inland from Camanti River approximately 4 km to the southeast.
Locality Summary: Camanti River
Locality Site Specific: Camanti River
DD Latitude: -13.304
DD Longitude: -70.61
Elevation: 400-600 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Upper Amazonian lowland terrain on raised floodplain and uplands between the Camanti and San Lorenzo Rivers. Characterized by vast swamp forests cut by black water streams flowing to the Camanti River.
Habitat Summary: Upper Amazonian forest and swamps
Soil Description: Sandy clay with surface layer of organic matter. Some areas of seasonal inundation with rocky, sandier soils.
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Hemiepiphytic shrub or liana. Flower buds with white apex.
Other Data
Research Site: Camanti River
Project: Flora of Camanti-Marcapata