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

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Brazil

Amazonas

Transamazônica, Rodovia

Rio das Pombas

Aripuanã

Pôrto Velho

Date Range:

1979

Start Date:

19790620

End Date:

19790714

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.

Topic:

Botany  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-005

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.

See more records from this collection:

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

See more records associated with this person:

Calderon, Cleofé E.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2552