Brasil 1979, Amazonia #2

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Abstract

This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens, mainly bamboo, collected from 20 June to 14 July 1979. Calderon records taxonomic names of specimens, temperatures, measurements, abundance, information about soil, altitude / elevation, when a photo is taken, and inflorescence. Collector numbers 2601-2840 are included in this volume. Calderon collects specimens along the Trans-Amazonian Highway, including Rio das Pombas, near Aripuanã River in the Campina Region, Porto Velho, and other locations.

Date Range

1979

Start Date

Jun 20, 1979

End Date

Jul 14, 1979

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Plants
  • Botany

Place

  • Amazonas
  • Transamazônica, Rodovia
  • Brazil
  • Aripuanã
  • Rio das Pombas
  • Pôrto Velho

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-005

Collection name

Cleofe E. Calderon field books, 1967-1981 and undated, from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library