Cassiope myosuroides W.W.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Cassiope myosuroides W.W.Sm.

  • Collector(s)

    G. Forrest 26827, Jun 1925

  • Location

    Myanmar. Upper Burma. Western flank of the Chimi-li. N'maikha Salwin divide, north of the Chimi-li.

  • Habitat

    On humus covered boulders and moist rocky slopes amongst alpine scrub.

  • Description

    Mat plant many feet in breadth 1-2 inches in height. Flowers white tinged rose especially on margin.

  • Collection Notes

    Plants of Upper Burma. [Specimen label data derived from duplicate specimen at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.]

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02651429

    Occurrence ID: 78d2cbb8-e338-4459-a867-39d7f90fd937

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  • Region

    Asia

  • Country

    Myanmar

  • Locality

    Upper Burma. Western flank of the Chimi-li. N'maikha Salwin divide, north of the Chimi-li.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3353 m. (11001 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    26.2157, 98.6778

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    6290

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of elevation 3350m nearest to centre of Kangfang were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and centre of nearest named place, Ngawapaka. Linear extent was used as the uncertainty radius.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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