Cavendishia divaricata A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Cavendishia divaricata A.C.Sm.

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 7547 with Maria Lebrón-Luteyn; Gustavo Morales L., 29 Apr 1979

  • Location

    Colombia. Huila. Km 28-32 along road Pitalito-Mocoa near divide.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2495316

    Occurrence ID: 4f8f1990-0070-4281-a405-fe0a5b9ffbf2

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Huila

  • Locality

    Km 28-32 along road Pitalito-Mocoa near divide.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2240 - 2100 m. (7349 - 6890 ft.)

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PLANTS OF COLOMBIA
Cavendishia divaricata A. C. Smith
Colombia: Depto. Huila. Km 28-32 along road
Pitalito-Mocoa near divide. Disturbed cloud
forest. Elev. 2240-2100m.
Terrestrial shrub from single stem to 3m long,
floral bracts yellowish-green; rachis, pedicels
and calyx green suffused with maroon; corolla
tube mauve with a greenish tinge, lobes white;
mature fruit dark blue-black, edible. Abundant.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
02495316
James L. Luteyn 7547
Maria Lebrón-Luteyn
Gustavo Morales L.
29 April 1979
02495316