Authority:

Smith, Albert C. 1952. Plants collected in Ecuador by W. H. camp. Vaceiniaceae. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8 (1): 41-85.

Family:

Ericaceae

Description:

Species Description - (low-growing epiphyte with pendant branches 1-3 m. long; leaves dull above, shining beneath; pedicels coral-red; corolla deep crimson).

Discussion:

The species is known from several Ecuadorian collections and possibly extends northward into Colombia.

Distribution:

Ecuador South America|