Orthaea fimbriata Luteyn

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Orthaea fimbriata Luteyn ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 5794 with M. Lebrón-Luteyn, 19 Apr 1978

  • Location

    Ecuador. Morona Santiago. Gualaceo-Limón road, 53-64 km E of Gualaceo.

  • Habitat

    Steep slopes. Remnant cloud forest. Locally common.

  • Description

    Terrestrial shrub with branches arching to 2 m. Rhachis pale yellowish-green; floral bracts pale green suffused with pink; pedicels and calyx light pink; lower 3/4 of corolla rose-red, upper 1/4 white; fruits turning purple. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 10254

    Occurrence ID: acaecdfb-9e57-4df7-b8c7-1a8306d33ddf

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Morona Santiago

  • Locality

    Gualaceo-Limón road, 53-64 km E of Gualaceo.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1870 - 2150 m. (6135 - 7054 ft.)

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