Pernettya prostrata (Cav.) DC.
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Filed As
Ericaceae
Pernettya prostrata (Cav.) DC. -
Collector(s)
E. K. Balls B.4187 with and W.B. Gourlay, 13 Apr 1938
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Location
Mexico. México. Paraje Provincial. Popocatepetl.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 2604602
Occurrence ID: 72a2fade-b71e-43db-aff7-d28b9ffc653c
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Ericales
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Family
Ericaceae
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All Determinations
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Region
North America
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Country
Mexico
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State/Province
México
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Locality
Paraje Provincial. Popocatepetl.
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Elevation
Alt. 3505 m. (11499 ft.)
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Location Notes
[Central America & Mexico]
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Distribution
Pernettya ciliata (Cham. & Schlecht.) Small ROBERT L. WIIBUR rfTJ Duk* Univnity Herbarium B.4187. Pernettia sp* Paraje Provincial, Popocatepetl, Mexico 13*4*1938 11.500ft. Seed and fruiting specimens collected 36.7.1938. iHowers pure white* long pendant all along under sides of stems, axilliary from leaves* Leaves bright, hard, and usually yelbw-green. Wiry shrubs to 10" tall, broadly spreading and W ?ery free-flowering. Tae berries are blao3c and used locally iiu making infc. The native name "Tlal Oapuline" which applies also to the Arbutus berries* Steep dry slopes among shrubs & trees, usually on somewhat open exposures, though also under shade of pine and Abies* The seeds are last years, but worth 1 trying out in case we are unable to collect fresh seeds later f ^ in the year* Eruits deep red when ripe, round3/8" diam* Bather tasteless. Borne in numerous profusion* Leaves tingling red in exposed position* HERBARIUM OF THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Plants of Mexico k 'v ; No. E. K. Balls - B.4187. /" April 13, 1938 FLORA OF NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Name Native Name 02604602 Locality ^Stude : If . 9D Habit, Oolour, Uses, etc. Paraje Provincial, Popocatepetl, Mexico 11,500 ft. Oolleotor BKS 02604602
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Pernettya prostrata (Cav.) DC.