Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Arbutus xalapensis (Benth.) Kunth

  • Collector(s)

    J. M. Porter 14628, 14 Dec 2005

  • Location

    Mexico. Oaxaca. just E of Santiago de Naranjada (S edge of Santiago Juxtahuaca), off the Hwy connecting Huajuapan de Leon and Santiago Juxtahuaca to Mex 125.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02565316

    Occurrence ID: 34647f7c-17d7-4aad-ad0c-3a688c084999

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    Mexico

  • State/Province

    Oaxaca

  • Locality

    just E of Santiago de Naranjada (S edge of Santiago Juxtahuaca), off the Hwy connecting Huajuapan de Leon and Santiago Juxtahuaca to Mex 125

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1890 m. (6201 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    17.2726, -97.9981

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Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden-Herbarium
Research Collections.
Ericaceae
Arbutus xalapensis Kunth in H.B.K.
MEXICO, Estado Oaxaca Just E of Santiago de Naranjada (S edge of
Santiago Juxtahuaca), off the Hwy connecting Huajuapan de Leon and
Santiago Juxtahuaca to Mex 125; 17° 16.353’ N, 97° 59.884’ W, ca. 1980
m elevation.
Canyon slopes, above the alluvial bottom, but well below the canyon
rim, limestone; Oak woodland with scattered Cupressus.
Moderate-sized, tree, 8 m or more in height. Flowers with very pale
white or white-pink.
J. Mark Porter 14628
Victor Steinmann
14 December 2005
02565316