Cavendishia quereme (Kunth) Benth. & Hook.f.

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Colombia

• State/Province

  Antioquia

• Locality

  To 5 km down road to San Fermin de Briceño, W off Pan American Hwy. ca 25 km N of Yarumal.

• Elevation

  Alt. 1525 - 1830 m. (5003 - 6004 ft.)

• Coordinates

  7.02, -75.58

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

The New York Botanical Garden
Ericaceae
Cavendishia quereme (H.B.K.) Benth. &
Hook.f.
Colombia: Antioquia. To 5 km down rd. to
San Fermin de Briceno, W off Pan American
Hwy. Ca. 25 km N of Yarumal. Elev. 1525-
1830 m; ca. 7°01'N, 75°35'W. Disturbed
cloud forest.
Terrestrial shrub. Bracts rose-red. Corolla
orange with white tips. Crushed stems
& leaves with wintergreen odor. Locally
common.
James L. Luteyn 10784	26 May 1984
Ricardo Callejas
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