Filed As:

Ericaceae
Psammisia coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) A.C.Sm.

All Determinations:

Psammisia coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) A.C.Sm. det. J. L. Luteyn, 2006

Psammisia

Location:

Peru. Junín. Tarma Prov. Chuquisaca-Huancapistana area, km 72-78, Tarma-San Ramón road, slo- pes overlooking Río Palca. Alt. 1560 - 2000 m. (5118 - 6562 ft.)

Collector(s):

J. L. Luteyn 5432 with M. Lebrón-Luteyn, 24 Feb 1978

Description:

terrestrial shrub with branches up to 4 m long. rhachis, pedicels, calyx & basal 3/4 of corolla bright orangish-red;upper 1/4 or corolla white; mature fruits dark green. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

Habitat:

steep slopes. scattered.

Other:

Collection Notes: swarms of seedlings were found in the litter beneath this plant

Identifiers:

GUID: fcef4d45-9a7d-496a-b178-3859ba38311b

Distribution:

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