Satyria panurensis (Benth. ex Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Nied.

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Km 91-92, along El Dorado-Sta. Elena road.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 150 m. (492 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    6.12, -61.42

  • Distribution

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The New York Botanical Garden
Ericaceae
Satyria panurensis (Benth. ex Meisn.) Benth. & Hook. f.
ex Nied.
Venezuela. Bolivar: Km 91-92, along El Dorado-Sta.
Elena road. 6°7’N, 61°25’W. 150 m. Edge of lowland
rainforest.
Terrestrial shrub ca. 2 m tall. Corolla red with green tips,
pentagonal. Inflorescence guarded by biting ants that feed
on extra-floral nectaries. [Pickled; DNA].
James L. Luteyn & Fred Stauffer 15280 24 Nov 1997
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