Collection Details
Species: Tapirira guianensis Aubl.
Collection Date: 15 May 2012
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: unknown
Institution: unknown
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Amazonas
Closest Town: Barcelos
Locality Description: Headwaters of Igarapé Maranhão, feeding Rio Cuiuni from north about 20km west of Rio Negro.
DD Latitude: -0.788194
DD Longitude: -63.4549
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Elevation: 20-60 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Permanently saturated wetland at headwaters of igarapé. Water clear to black, acidic, stagnant. Dispersed Mauritia flexuosa dominate canopy. Vegetation open with abundant shrubs and herbs.
Soil Description: Grey clay with thin layer of organic material accumulation (max 50cm).
Habitat: Aguajal Wetland
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree to 3.5 meters. Immature fruits green. Twig bark with whitish lenticels. Fertile.
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Aguajal Maranhão
Project: Aguajal Project