Ceratostema alatum (Hoerold) Sleumer

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Ecuador

• State/Province

  Azuay

• Locality

  Gualaceo-Limón road, 12-21 km E of Gualaceo.

• Elevation

  Alt. 2960 - 3600 m. (9711 - 11811 ft.)

• Coordinates

  -3.03, -78.67

• Distribution

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.GARDEN
Shrub, spreading or erect, to 2 m. Calyx greenish-
red (to reddish-maroon). Corolla bright scarlet-red
with lobes purplish within. Common in páramo.
[photo]
James L. Luteyn
# 13406
1-2 Dec 1989
Ericaceae
Ceratostema alatum (Hoer.) Sleumer
Ecuador. Azuay: Gualaceo-Lim6n rd., 12-21 km E of
Gualaceo. Disturbed subpáramo and primary shrub
páramo vegetation. Ca. 3°2'S, 78°40'W; ca.
2960-3600 m elev.
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Plants of Ecuador
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