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

  • Filed As

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

  • Collector(s)

    W. C. Burger 9550 with R. Baker, 27 Oct 1975

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Along the Interamerican Highway near El Trinidad and Km 72 (about 20 km. southeast from Empalme). San Jose and Cartago Provinces.

  • Habitat

    Steep slopes with forest remnants, open areas with bog-like vegetation, and secondary growth.

  • Description

    Growing out of thicket at edge of road. Flower bracts pink. Pedicels and ovary pink. Corolla bright pink-red with a white apex. Fruits pink becoming pale green.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2493061

    Occurrence ID: 45507e0f-47d8-4939-880b-593dcfc3deb6

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • Locality

    Along the Interamerican Highway near El Trinidad and Km 72 (about 20 km. southeast from Empalme). San Jose and Cartago Provinces.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2600 - 2800 m. (8530 - 9186 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    9.67, -83.88

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