Filed As:

Ericaceae
Cavendishia
All Determinations:

Cavendishia Lindl.

Location:

Peru. Junín. Tarma Prov. Chuquisaca-Huancapistana area, km 72-78, Tarma-San Ramón road, overlooking Río Palca. Alt. 1560 - 2000 m. (5118 - 6562 ft.)
Collector(s):

J. L. Luteyn 5433 with M. L. Lebrón-Luteyn, 24 Feb 1978
Description:

terrestrial shrub with branches to 2.5 m long. calyx, rachis and pedicels pale green at anthesis; floral bracts greenish-red;basal 3/4 of corolla bright red.
Habitat:

steep slopes. common.
Other:

Collection Notes: upper 1/4 of corolla white
Identifiers:

GUID: aad45534-3f6b-4c44-a6e1-839834dda0af
Distribution:

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