Gonocalyx pterocarpus (Donn.Sm.) Luteyn

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Gonocalyx pterocarpus (Donn.Sm.) Luteyn

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 3277, 29 Jun 1972

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Heredia. Pasturelands along Calle Zurqui, about 5 km. northeast of San Josecito, lower slopes of Cerro Zurqui.

  • Habitat

    Common.

  • Description

    Coarse, epiphytic shrub to 2 meters. No bracts. Calyx tube green, slightly angled opposite sinuses. Calyx-limb and lobes reddish-green. Corolla scarlet, whitened within at the lobes. Filaments pink, anthers and tubules tan. Fruits reddish-purple.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01197695

    Occurrence ID: 0aeadf2e-dd73-4454-920c-3383438d1cf9

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • State/Province

    Heredia

  • Locality

    Pasturelands along Calle Zurqui, about 5 km. northeast of San Josecito, lower slopes of Cerro Zurqui.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1500 m. (4921 ft.)

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