Sphyrospermum boekei Luteyn

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Sphyrospermum boekei Luteyn ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 5733 with M. Lebrón-Luteyn, 13 Apr 1978

  • Location

    Ecuador. Carchi. Tulcán-Maldonado road, 41-45 km W of Tufiño.

  • Habitat

    Montane cloud forest. Abundant.

  • Description

    Terrestrial shrub to 0.5 m tall. Pedicel and calyx pale green suffused with red; corolla red; stamens slightly exserted; fruits light purple, pear-shaped. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 10457

    Occurrence ID: 094f5225-7333-40c8-b963-62651b931815

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Carchi

  • Locality

    Tulcán-Maldonado road, 41-45 km W of Tufiño.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2500 - 2700 m. (8202 - 8858 ft.)

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