Gaultheria alnifolia (Dunal) A.C.Sm. var. alnifolia

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Gaultheria alnifolia (Dunal) A.C.Sm. var. alnifolia

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 9914 with et. al. Maria Lebron-Luteyn, 14 Apr 1984

  • Location

    Venezuela. Táchira. Jáuregui Mun. 40 km S of La Grita along rd. to San jose de Bolivar.

  • Habitat

    Heavily disturbed slopes through remnant montane forest & pastureland. Locally common.

  • Description

    Shrub 2m tall. stems with wintergreen odor. Rachis, floral bracts, pedicels and calyx cream colored. Corolla pure white. Mature calyx turning maroon.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2526074

    Occurrence ID: 6729e0bf-928f-445f-8c21-2c9f31051494

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Táchira

  • County/Municipio

    Jáuregui Mun.

  • Locality

    40 km S of La Grita along rd. to San jose de Bolivar.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1560 m. (5118 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    7.93, -71.95

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