Macleania rupestris (Kunth) A.C.Sm.
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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
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Location
Venezuela. Mérida. Bailadores-La Grita road at El Delgadito, 22 km S of Bailadores.
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Habitat
Steep roadside slopes dominated by Ericaceae. Abundant.
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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.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 01197681
Occurrence ID: 40b2901c-c019-4ab8-a132-2ddc95ce4547
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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
Venezuela
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State/Province
Mérida
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Locality
Bailadores-La Grita road at El Delgadito, 22 km S of Bailadores.
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Elevation
Alt. 2700 m. (8858 ft.)
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Distribution
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Macleania rupestris (Kunth) A.C.Sm.