Gaultheria lanigera Hook.f. var. lanigera
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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)
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Family
Ericaceae
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Scientific Name
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Synonyms
Brossea lanigera (Hook.f.) Kuntze
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Description
Variety Description - Leaves bullate, ovate, elliptic to subrotund, concave with margins strongly curved, (1-) 1.5-2.5 (-3.5) × (0.8-)1.2-2(-2.8) cm; petiole 3-9 mm long. Inflorescence long-racemose, 8-10(-18)-flowered; rachis 3-8 cm long; bracteoles located in basal 1/3 of pedicel, membranous, linear-ovate, 56 mm long; floral bracts 6-8(-10) mm long. Corolla 6-7.5(-9) mm long, cream-colored to pale greenish-yellow.
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Discussion
The nectar is reported to be sweet.
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Common Names
jalo, sachachirimoya
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Objects
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Distribution
Endemic to the dry, southern Ecuadorean scrub vegetation and shrub páramo where it is only known from the provinces of Azuay and adjacent northern Loja at (2800-)3000-3700 m elev. Flowering and fruiting throughout the season.
Ecuador South America| Azuay Ecuador South America| Loja Ecuador South America|