Gaultheria bracteata (Cav.) G.Don

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Gaultheria bracteata (Cav.) G.Don

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 6390 with et. al. Maria Lebron-Luteyn, 07 Dec 1978

  • Location

    Peru. Cusco. Region of Acanacu and the Cordillera of Tres Cruces. Ceja de la Montana.

  • Habitat

    Polylepis, melastome trees, and Ericaceae as dominant shrubs.

  • Description

    Shrub 1-2m tall; leaves scarious; stem and inflorescence pubescence tawny; floral bracts pale yellowish-green turning red; corolla red; mature fruits blue-black. Leaves flat.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2526335

    Occurrence ID: f7d37cb0-7f73-4a83-8e4e-f5f4c4a4957d

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Cusco

  • Locality

    Region of Acanacu and the Cordillera of Tres Cruces. Ceja de la Montana.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3290 - 3500 m. (10794 - 11483 ft.)

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