Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 4334 with R. L. Wilbur, J. Utley, 17 Dec 1974

  • Location

    Costa Rica. ALong the Inter-American Hwy. about 11 km. south of El Empalme.

  • Habitat

    Boggy area. Abundant.

  • Description

    Epiphytic shrub, branches 1-2 m. Rachis, pedicels, calyx, floral bracts all dark pinkish-rose. Corolla pink at base, white at tip. Fruits dark maroon. Hummingbird visited.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2493023

    Occurrence ID: 7fa682e8-1623-43d8-bb0f-4eacfcdc07c3

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • Locality

    ALong the Inter-American Hwy. about 11 km. south of El Empalme

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2400 m. (7874 ft.)

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