Monographs Details:
Authority:

Luteyn, James L. 1983. Ericaceae--part I. Cavendishia. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 35: 1-290. (Published by NYBG Press)
Family:

Ericaceae
Scientific Name:

Cavendishia tarapotana (Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. var. tarapotana
Synonyms:

Thibaudia tarapotana Meisn., Chupalon tarapotanum (Meisn.) Kuntze, Cavendishia weberbaueri, Cavendishia kalbreyeri Mansf., Cavendishia mexiae A.C.Sm.
Description:

Variety Description - Inflorescence (8-) 15-25-flowered; rachis (1-)3-8(-13.5) cm long, often continuing to elongate even after lowermost flowers have dropped their corollas; floral bracts 14-28 X 8-18 mm, apically rounded; pedicels 8—11(-16) mm long; bracteoles 2.5-4 mm long. Calyx 5-8.5 mm; limb 2.7-5 mm long; corolla 16-25 mm long and 5-6 mm in diam.; stamens 14-18 mm long.

Discussion:

Distribution and Ecology: Widely distributed from Colombia to Peru, mainly along the eastern foothills of the Andes in open forest, forest edge, river edge, or secondary rain forest areas at elevations of 400-1960 m. Flowering occurs throughout the year; fruiting specimens have been collected in April, June, and November.

Distribution:

Colombia South America| Meta Colombia South America| Norte de Santander Colombia South America| Ecuador South America| Napo Ecuador South America| Pastaza Ecuador South America| Tungurahua Ecuador South America| Peru South America| Cusco Peru South America| Loreto Peru South America| San Martín Peru South America|

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