Orthaea wurdackii

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Orthaea wurdackii

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 104025, 16 Oct 1970 - 17 Oct 1970

  • Location

    Venezuelan-Brazilian Frontier. Headwaters of Cañon Grande, SE portion.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02604486

    Occurrence ID: 0ad22d41-be0e-4984-9ca0-4d1ed7c878e8

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Ericales

  • Family

    Ericaceae

  • All Determinations

    Orthaea wurdackii

  • Region

    South America

  • Locality

    Venezuelan-Brazilian Frontier. Headwaters of Cañon Grande, SE portion.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1900 m. (6234 ft.)

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PLANTS OF CERRO DE LA NEBLINA
Venezuelan-Brazilian Frontier
_ Jjistitufeo Botánico — The New York Botanical Garden
No- 101*025
Orthaea neblinae Mag. & Steyerm.
Sprawling ligneous bush 1.5 m. tall; corolla
scarlet, 30 mm. long; leaves with convex upper
surface, drooping, rich green above, paler
below
Savanna-like area
Headwaters of Cañón Grande, southeastern portion, altura: 1900 metros
Julian A. Steyermark	16-17 October 1970
Logistical support provided by the Frontier Commissions of Brazil and Venezuela.
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