Monographs Details:
Authority:

Luteyn, James L., et al. 1995. Ericaceae, Part II. The Superior-Ovaried Genera (Monotropoideae, Pyroloideae, Rhododendroideae, and Vaccinioideae P.P.). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 66: 560. (Published by NYBG Press)
Family:

Ericaceae
Synonyms:

Gaultheria elliptica Cham., Brossea elliptica (Cham.) Kuntze
Description:

Variety Description - Mature stems and twigs glabrous or with stout, gland-tipped setae to 0.3 mm long. Petioles glabrous or puberulent. Rachis and pedicels puberulent, sometimes also with stout, gland-tipped setae to 0.3 mm long or thin, minutely gland-tipped setae to 1 mm long. Corolla short-pilose.

Distribution:

Brazil South America| Espirito Santo Brazil South America| Minas Gerais Brazil South America| Rio de Janeiro Brazil South America| São Paulo Brazil South America|

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