Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Collector(s)

    T. G. Yuncker 6021 with R.F. Dawson & H.R. Ypuse, 21 Jul 1936

  • Location

    Honduras. Comayagua. near El Achote; hills above the plains of Siguatepeque.

  • Habitat

    In pine forest.

  • Description

    Tree about 15ft. tall and 2-3 in. in diameter; stems and petioles red.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 1875135

    Occurrence ID: b08c252c-2464-446c-9cba-62fe7ef10e44

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Honduras

  • State/Province

    Comayagua

  • Locality

    near El Achote; hills above the plains of Siguatepeque.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1350 m. (4429 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    14.5505, -87.8496

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    1501.57

  • 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.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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