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Collection Details

Species: Curatella americana

Dilleniaceae Curatella americana
J. E. Householder 1229


Collection Date: 15 October 2011
Determined By: J. E. Householder
Determination Date: 15 October 2013
Institution: INPA

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Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Region: Roraima

Subregion: Boa Vista

Closest Town: Boa Vista

Locality Description: Along BR-174 50km north of Boa Vista.

DD Latitude: 3.04751

DD Longitude: -60.801

Coordinate uncertainty: 100 m

Min. Elevation: 85 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Vereda forming headwaters of igarape. Canopy dominant is Mauritia flexuosa. Seepages along topographic depression maintain substrate saturated year around. Water level flucuation relatively stable (< 1.5m) where Mauritia flexuosa dominates. Edge of Igarapé with small canal.

Soil Description: Saturated organic soils. Peats to approximately 2m.

Habitat: Aguajal Wetland

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree. Mostly in dry uplands but occasionally in waterlogged areas. Flower white, multiple stamens. Fertile.

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Neguinto

Project: Aguajal Project