Tropaeolum magnificum Sparre
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Filed As
Tropaeolaceae
Tropaeolum magnificum Sparre ( holotype ) -
Collector(s)
W. H. Camp E2189, 10 Mar 1945
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Location
Ecuador. Azuay. Nudo de Portete; pass between headwaers of the ríos Tarqui (Atlantic) and Giron (Pacific). Pacific side of pass.
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Description
Coarse vine, climbing over the tops of trees and shrubs in a quebrada. Leaves deep green, subglaucous above; glaucous below. Segments of the perianth greenish-yellow, flushed with red. Spur notably hard-tissued; gland at mouth of spur red. In some plants the "banner petals" yellow with pink bases. Ovary of young fruit smooth. Phenology of specimen: Flower.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 388315
Occurrence ID: 30539a58-006f-4254-aecd-0add4fce6b20
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Brassicales
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Family
Tropaeolaceae
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All Determinations
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Type Details
holotype of Tropaeolum magnificum Sparre
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Region
South America
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Country
Ecuador
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State/Province
Azuay
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Locality
Nudo de Portete; pass between headwaers of the ríos Tarqui (Atlantic) and Giron (Pacific). Pacific side of pass.
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Elevation
Alt. 2743.2 m. (9000 ft.)
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Distribution
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Tropaeolum magnificum Sparre