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 3649, 18 May 1973

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Along Inter-American Hwy., bordering the provinces of Cartago and San José. 1-4 km south of El Empalme.

  • Habitat

    Steep roadside bands and Quercus pastures. Common, although few flowering.

  • Description

    Epiphytic and terrestrial shrubs 1.5-3 m tall. Stem bases 1-3 inches in diameter. Branches green. Rachis dark pink to green. Bracts dark pink or pink only in middle with white at base and apex (age factor? both on same plant). Immature fruits green.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2493039

    Occurrence ID: 784774bd-b1ef-4a8b-9899-9de03fdfaf4b

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • Locality

    Along Inter-American Hwy., bordering the provinces of Cartago and San José. 1-4 km south of El Empalme

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2316 - 2385 m. (7598 - 7825 ft.)

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