Near the Achuar village of Mashient, northside of Rio Pastaza. Terra firme. Primary forest.
Coordinates
2° 8' S 77° 18' W
Minimum elevation (m)
500
Maximum elevation (m)
500
Start date
1990/10/04
End date
1990/10/04
Family
Arecaceae
Identification
Elaeis oleifera (H.B.K.) Cortes
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Field notes
Solitary understory palm. Stem with persistent leafbases, prostrate for 2.5 m and erect for 1.40 m, diam. 40 cm. 17 leaves, petiole 140 cm, rachis 530 cm, no. of pinnae: 2 x 88. With one interfoliar inflorescence. On swampy ground. Vernacular name: Yunchick (Achuar) - no uses according to informants. Informants: Carlos and Alfredo Mashient.
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