Utleya costaricensis Wilbur & Luteyn

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Utleya costaricensis Wilbur & Luteyn ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 4412 with R. L. Wilbur & K. Utley, 20 Dec 1974

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Cartago. On property of ICE hydroelectric plant about 15-20 km beyond suspension bridge over Río Grande de Orosí.

  • Habitat

    One plant seen.

  • Description

    Epiphytic shrub with winged branches to 1 m. Calyx green, suffused with maroon when immature, broadly winged alternate with calyx lobes. Corolla light pink, lobes white, winged opposite the lobes. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 10565

    Occurrence ID: 98a59673-1f36-479d-967e-dd732859d9b3

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • State/Province

    Cartago

  • Locality

    On property of ICE hydroelectric plant about 15-20 km beyond suspension bridge over Río Grande de Orosí.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1300 - 1800 m. (4265 - 5906 ft.)

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