Psittacanthus dilatatus A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Loranthaceae
    Psittacanthus dilatatus A.C.Sm. ( type )

  • Collector(s)

    A. E. Lawrance 108, 24 May 1932

  • Location

    Colombia. Boyacá. Region of Mt. Chapon, extreme western part of Dept. Boyacá, northwest of Bogota.

  • Habitat

    Impassable low forest. Very rare where found.

  • Description

    Habit similar to Mistletoe, grows on huge tree 60 feet from ground. Parasitic shrub; height 5-6 feet; diameter 4-5 inches; flowers red and yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 285228

    Occurrence ID: ccb5153a-ed0b-4ae4-9d49-6e5beebe74e3

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Boyacá

  • Locality

    Region of Mt. Chapon, extreme western part of Dept. Boyacá, northwest of Bogota

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1097.3 m. (3600 ft.)

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