Cavendishia pubescens (Kunth) Hemsl.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Cavendishia pubescens (Kunth) Hemsl.

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 15621 with P. Pedraza & A. Palabral, 15 Apr 2005

  • Location

    Bolivia. La Paz. Nor Yungas Prov. La Paz-Coroico road, ca. 14.5 km below (E) Chuspipata.

  • Habitat

    Dry, disturbed, steep roadside slopes. Common.

  • Description

    Terrestrial shrub, to ca. 2 m tall. Floral bracts rose-red. Corolla white.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    [Photo; DNA].

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 718059

    Occurrence ID: 55113f94-7570-4fc7-b53e-ba9b2c817359

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Bolivia

  • State/Province

    La Paz

  • County/Municipio

    Nor Yungas Prov.

  • Locality

    La Paz-Coroico road, ca. 14.5 km below (E) Chuspipata.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2040 m. (6693 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -16.2488, -67.7821

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The New York Botanical Garden
Ericaceae
Cavendishiapubescens (Kunth) Hemsl.
Bolivia. La Paz. Prov. Nor Yungas. La Paz-Coroico road,
ca. 14.5 km below (E) Chuspipata.
16°14'55.6"S, 67°46'55.5"W
2040 m.
Dry, disturbed, steep roadside slopes.
Terrestrial shrub, to ca. 2 m tall. Floral bracts rose-red.
Corolla white. Common. [Photo; DNA].
15 Apr 2005
James L. Luteyn, P. Pedraza & A. Palabral 15621
Supported by the National Science Foundation
00718059