Filed As:

Ericaceae
Orthaea ferreyrae A.C.Sm.

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 5430 with M. L. Lebrón-Luteyn, 24 Feb 1978

Description:

terrestrial shrub rooted in steep banks over river, with branches arching to 3 m. leaves brittle; rachis green; pedicels, calyx and lower 3/4 of corolla carmine, upper 1/4 white.

Habitat:

steep slopes. locally abundant.

Other:

Collection Notes: corolla succulent, 2-layered; filaments white connate; anthers gold-en; fruits green

Identifiers:

GUID: 03660c1a-32de-4149-8293-9533bb49cde1

Distribution:

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