Macleania rupestris (Kunth) A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Macleania rupestris (Kunth) A.C.Sm.

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 5272 with Maria Lebron-Luteyn, L. Ruiz-Teran, J. A. Dugarte, 26 Jan 1978

  • Location

    Venezuela. Mérida. Bailadores-La Grita road at El Delgadito, 22 km S of Bailadores.

  • Habitat

    Steep roadside slopes dominated by Ericaceae. Abundant.

  • Description

    Terrestrial shrub with branches to 3 m long. Stem basal diameter approximately 15 cm; inflorescence pendent; rhachis, pedicel & calyx deep maroon; corolla red at base with white lobes. Fruits erect turning purple.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01197681

    Occurrence ID: 40b2901c-c019-4ab8-a132-2ddc95ce4547

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Mérida

  • Locality

    Bailadores-La Grita road at El Delgadito, 22 km S of Bailadores.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2700 m. (8858 ft.)

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