Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Collector(s)

    G. M. Diggs, Jr. 2642 with M. Nee & G. Schatz, 27 Jun 1982 - 22 Jun 1982

  • Location

    Mexico. Veracruz. Perote. On northern slopes of Cofre de Perote, 2.5km below village of Conejos, 11km. (by road) SE of town of Perote along road to television towers on summit of Cofre de Perote.

  • Habitat

    Bosque oyamel-- bosque de pinos. Potato fields (Solanum tuberosum) with relicts of forest. Abies religiosa, Pinus, Alnus jorullensis, Arbutus xalapensis.

  • Description

    Tree8m tall, 60cm. diam. Lower trunk with fine soft gray scales, reddish beneath; branches less than 20cm. diam. with smooth light orange bark. Fruit mostly green, turning red-orange.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 1875091

    Occurrence ID: e8205096-8c32-4592-b201-cbec23486fa0

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    Mexico

  • State/Province

    Veracruz

  • County/Municipio

    Perote

  • Locality

    On northern slopes of Cofre de Perote, 2.5km below village of Conejos, 11km. (by road) SE of town of Perote along road to television towers on summit of Cofre de Perote.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3050 m. (10007 ft.)

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