Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold
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Filed As
Ericaceae
Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold -
Collector(s)
R. L. Wilbur 15693 with F. Almeda, J. Luteyn, 02 Jan 1972
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Location
Costa Rica. Heredia. 2 km south of Vara Blanca.
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Habitat
Cutover pastured slopes.
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Description
Epiphytic 2.5 m shrub. Bracts deep roseate. Corolla white tinged with rose.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 2493033
Occurrence ID: 3108d5bd-299b-4282-b49d-ee880f1feaec
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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
Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold det J. L. Luteyn, 1975
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Region
Central America
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Country
Costa Rica
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State/Province
Heredia
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Locality
2 km south of Vara Blanca
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Elevation
Alt. 1900 m. (6234 ft.)
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Coordinates
10.1495, -84.1477
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Coordinate Uncertainty (m)
3931
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Georeferencing Method
Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Vara Blanca were located. Linear extent was calculated as the distance between coordinates and farthest expanse of city. Offset information (2 km S) entered into MaNIS Georef. Calc. to find offset coordinates and uncertainty.
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Geodetic Datum
WGS84
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Distribution
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Cavendishia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Hoerold