Tropaeolum magnificum Sparre

  • Filed As

    Tropaeolaceae
    Tropaeolum magnificum Sparre ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    W. H. Camp E2189, 10 Mar 1945

  • Location

    Ecuador. Azuay. Nudo de Portete; pass between headwaers of the ríos Tarqui (Atlantic) and Giron (Pacific). Pacific side of pass.

  • 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.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 388315

    Occurrence ID: 30539a58-006f-4254-aecd-0add4fce6b20

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Azuay

  • Locality

    Nudo de Portete; pass between headwaers of the ríos Tarqui (Atlantic) and Giron (Pacific). Pacific side of pass.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2743.2 m. (9000 ft.)

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