Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold

  • Collector(s)

    R. L. Wilbur 13326 with J. A. Teeri, 16 Jan 1971

  • Location

    Panama. Chiriquí. Between Volcan de Chiriqui and Cerro Aquacate.

  • Habitat

    Lava field and slopes. Extremely common.

  • Description

    Shrub 2-3 m tall. Calyx very pale green. Corolla bright red for basal 3/4 and pale pinkish to white at tip. Filaments white and separate fom one another. Anthers of alternating lengths. Bracts bright rose. Mature fruit dark purplish black.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2493193

    Occurrence ID: a6ddd49f-b790-423c-82d9-e8913bdfe37e

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Panama

  • State/Province

    Chiriquí

  • Locality

    Between Volcan de Chiriqui and Cerro Aquacate.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1981 - 2195 m. (6499 - 7201 ft.)

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