Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 4410 with R. L. Wilbur, K. Utley, 20 Dec 1974

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Cartago. Property of ICE hydroelectric plant about 15-20 km beyond suspension bridge over Río Grande de Orosí.

  • Habitat

    Steep roadside slopes. Common.

  • Description

    Shrub, branches to 2 m. Floral bracts reddish-pink. Corolla white at very base, dark pink remainder with limb and lobes light pink to white.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2493000

    Occurrence ID: 6148ced9-fba9-4a23-9ba5-26fa8d114693

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • State/Province

    Cartago

  • Locality

    Property of ICE hydroelectric plant about 15-20 km beyond suspension bridge over Río Grande de Orosí.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1300 - 1800 m. (4265 - 5906 ft.)

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