Gaultheria glomerata (Cav.) Sleumer

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Gaultheria glomerata (Cav.) Sleumer

  • Collector(s)

    B. B. Larsen 45550 with B. Eriksen, L. P. Kvist, D. Nissen, J. Korning, 07 Nov 1983

  • Location

    Ecuador. Imbabura. SW slopes Volcán Cotacachi, near road from Cotachchi to Selva Alegre.

  • Habitat

    Secondary paramo with patches of mountain forest dominated by Melastomataceae, Boraginaceae and Araliaceae.

  • Description

    Shrub 10-50 cm tall. Flowers pink. Fruits red.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    Soil temp.: 10°C

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02514406

    Occurrence ID: a0e9640d-d7f7-4375-a05a-57f9eb18751b

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Imbabura

  • Locality

    SW slopes Volcán Cotacachi, near road from Cotachchi to Selva Alegre

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3300 - 3350 m. (10827 - 10991 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    0.35, -78.43

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