Collection Details
Species: Heliconia metallica Planch. & Linden ex Hook.
Collection Date: 17 October 1997
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: 30 November 1
Institution: unknown
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Ucayali
Subregion: Purús
Locality Description: Dist. Purús. Cuenca del Río Purús. Río Curanja, cerca la comunidad nativa de Colombiana.
DD Latitude: -10.0667
DD Longitude: -71.1
Elevation: 300-350 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Bosque primario, terreno alluvial, cerca del rio.
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Hierba de 2 m. Flores rojo violeta, frutos azules, bracteas verde olivo
Other Data
Research Site: Río Purús
Project: Flora of Ucayali