Ceratostema alatum (Hoerold) Sleumer

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Ceratostema alatum (Hoerold) Sleumer

  • Collector(s)

    L. B. Holm-Nielsen 41693 with J. Brandbyge, A. Barfod, 14 Mar 1983

  • Location

    Ecuador. Napo. Cordillera de los Llanganates, lower slope of Cerro Crista del Gallo, western side of Laguna Encantada.

  • Habitat

    Espeletia forest.

  • Description

    Large scandent and epiphytic shrubs. Hypanthium putple. Petals bright red. Abundantly flowerring. Frequently visited by a little greenish shining hummingbird with strait beak.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02514399

    Occurrence ID: 06a11f88-503c-439f-b890-b5b5cb9994b4

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Napo

  • Locality

    Cordillera de los Llanganates, lower slope of Cerro Crista del Gallo, western side of Laguna Encantada

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3440 m. (11286 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -1.18, -78.2

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