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 - (epiphyte with branches 5 m. long).

Discussion:

In the shape and texture of its leaves, the cited specimen suggests P. pauciflora Griseb. ex A. C. Smith, but its persistent calyx-lobes in fruit are rather large for that species. Flowers are needed satisfactorily to place the specimen.

Distribution:

Ecuador South America|