Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth
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Filed As
Ericaceae
Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth -
Collector(s)
T. G. Yuncker 6021 with R.F. Dawson & H.R. Ypuse, 21 Jul 1936
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Location
Honduras. Comayagua. near El Achote; hills above the plains of Siguatepeque.
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Habitat
In pine forest.
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Description
Tree about 15ft. tall and 2-3 in. in diameter; stems and petioles red.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 1875135
Occurrence ID: b08c252c-2464-446c-9cba-62fe7ef10e44
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Ericales
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Family
Ericaceae
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All Determinations
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Region
Central America
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Country
Honduras
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State/Province
Comayagua
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Locality
near El Achote; hills above the plains of Siguatepeque.
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Elevation
Alt. 1350 m. (4429 ft.)
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Coordinates
14.5505, -87.8496
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Coordinate Uncertainty (m)
1501.57
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Georeferencing Method
Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of El Achote were located. Linear extent was calculated as halved distance between coordinates and nearest named place, Potrerillos (1490 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calc.
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Geodetic Datum
WGS84
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Distribution
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Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth