Disocactus acuminatus (Cufod.) Kimnach

• Region

  Central America

• Country

  Costa Rica

• State/Province

  Heredia

• Locality

  Forest between Río Peje and Río Sardinalito, Atlantic slope of Volcán Barva,

• Elevation

  Alt. 700 - 950 m. (2297 - 3117 ft.)

• Coordinates

  10.2917, -84.075

• Location Notes

  [Mexico & Central America]

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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Heredia
Forest between Río Peje and Río
Sardinalito, Atlantic slope of
Volcán Barva. 10°17.5'N 84
04.5'W 700-950 m
10°17' 30 "N 84004'30''U}	700-950 m
Scandent epiphyte on trunk of large,
fallen tree on ridgetop. Stems
coriaceous, somewhat rubbery, not
succulent, bright green, brittle when
bent; flowers (petals and stamens)
pure white, the outer sepals with
faint pinkish tinge externally; fruits
Michael H. Grayum 6953
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
presently green, some becoming reddish.
9 April 1986
Michael H. Grayum 6953
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
“Fieldwork supported by National Geographic Society”
(Michael H. Grayum 6953)
CACTACEAE
Disocactus acuminatus (Cuf.) Kimnach
Det. B. Hammel, Dec. 1999
MISSOURI BOTANIÇAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
COSTA RICA
CACTACEAE
Disocactus acuminatus (Cuf.) Kimnach
03169892