Gaultheria bracteata (Cav.) G.Don
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Filed As
Ericaceae
Gaultheria bracteata (Cav.) G.Don -
Collector(s)
J. L. Luteyn 6390 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.
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Description
Shrub 1-2m tall; leaves scarious; stem and inflorescence pubescence tawny; floral bracts pale yellowish-green turning red; corolla red; mature fruits blue-black. Leaves flat.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 2526335
Occurrence ID: f7d37cb0-7f73-4a83-8e4e-f5f4c4a4957d
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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
Gaultheria bracteata (Cav.) G.Don det J. L. Luteyn
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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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Gaultheria bracteata (Cav.) G.Don