Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Collector(s)

    G. M. Diggs, Jr. 2901 with M. Nee, 21 Jul 1982

  • Location

    Mexico. Veracruz. Huayacocotla Mun. 1 km E of Viborillas, 4km. S of Huy.

  • Habitat

    Bosque de pinos-encinos. Forest , on very steep slopes above huge cliffs, with Ericaceae dominant in some patches on steep narrow ridges. Quercus, Pinus, Alnus acuminata, arguta.

  • Description

    Small trees, to 5m tall. Bark dull orangish, peeling on breanches and stems to 30 cm. in diameter, dull orange-brown and furrowed with age.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 1875093

    Occurrence ID: de659bae-bb56-4f73-8ad4-7593b0c44aed

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    Mexico

  • State/Province

    Veracruz

  • County/Municipio

    Huayacocotla Mun.

  • Locality

    1 km E of Viborillas, 4km. S of Huy.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1950 - 2100 m. (6398 - 6890 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    20.5, -98.48

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