Demosthenesia spectabilis
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Filed As
Ericaceae
Demosthenesia spectabilis -
Collector(s)
J. L. Luteyn 6394 with et. al. Maria Lebron-Luteyn, 07 Dec 1978
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Location
Peru. Cusco. Region of Acanacu and the Cordillera of Tres Cruces. Ceja de la Montana.
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Habitat
Polylepis, melastome trees, and Ericaceae as dominant shrubs. Rare in open, exposed areas.
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Description
Epiphytic or terrestrial shrub with branches to 1 m long; pedicels and calyx light green heavily suffused with orange; corolla bright orange.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 02525126
Occurrence ID: d0b79ee5-4f70-42fd-b3ea-77688326e257
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Ericales
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Family
Ericaceae
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All Determinations
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Region
South America
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Country
Peru
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State/Province
Cusco
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Locality
Region of Acanacu and the Cordillera of Tres Cruces. Ceja de la Montana.
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Elevation
Alt. 3290 - 3500 m. (10794 - 11483 ft.)
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Distribution
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Demosthenesia spectabilis