Cavendishia divaricata A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Cavendishia divaricata A.C.Sm.

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 7547 with Maria Lebrón-Luteyn; Gustavo Morales L., 29 Apr 1979

  • Location

    Colombia. Huila. Km 28-32 along road Pitalito-Mocoa near divide.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2495317

    Occurrence ID: af759640-8cef-4da2-8a0b-01286e372695

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Huila

  • Locality

    Km 28-32 along road Pitalito-Mocoa near divide.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2240 - 2100 m. (7349 - 6890 ft.)

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THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
PLANTS OF COLOMBIA
Cavendishia divaricata C. Smith
Colombia: Depto. Huila. Km 28-32 along road
Pitalito-Mocoa near divide. Disturbed cloud
forest. Elev. 2240-2100m.
Terrestrial shrub from single stem to 3m long,
floral bracts yellowish-green, rachis, pedicels
and calyx green suffused with maroon; corolla
tube mauve with a greenish tinge, lobes white,
mature fruit dark blue-black, edible. Abundant.
James L. Luteyn 7547 29 April 1979
Maria Lebrón-Luteyn
Gustavo Morales L.
02495317