Maieta guianensis Aubl.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Maieta guianensis Aubl.

  • Collector(s)

    J. Salick 7133, 2 Jul 1984

  • Location

    Peru. Pasco. Oxapampa Prov. Central Selva, Palcazu Valley: Iscozacin.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 3214644

    Occurrence ID: cb5a7b04-7c5f-4b9c-8649-92dd924af475

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Myrtales

  • Family

    Melastomataceae

  • All Determinations

    Maieta guianensis Aubl.

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Pasco

  • County/Municipio

    Oxapampa Prov.

  • Locality

    Central Selva, Palcazu Valley: Iscozacin

  • Coordinates

    -10.1845, -75.1503

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    4882

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Iscozacin were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and center of nearest named place, Chuchurras (4870 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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The NYBG Institute of Economic Botany
PERU: STATE OF PASCO: OXAPAMPA PROV.
J. Salick 7133	Melastomataceae
Maieta guianense Aubl.
det. R. Foster, 1987
Central Selva, Palcazu Valley: Iscozacin.
- Primary forest on upper terrace;
clay soils.
n.v.: Paquetacop(a); Conentsopar(b).
Use: Differing information: a) to treat deaf-
ness, mash the leaves and insert into ear;
b) taken as a tea to treat stomach problems.
2 July 1984
Informant: Enrique Pedro (Amuesha curandero)
Supported by USAID and the Mellon Foundation
03214644