Macleania rupestris (Kunth) A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

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

  • Collector(s)

    J. D. Boeke 2456 with Jaime Jaramillo A., 20 Jul 1978

  • Location

    Ecuador. Azuay. Cuenca (Canton). Parroquia Banos. Hacienda de Yanasacha.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2603874

    Occurrence ID: 6336a394-5fb8-4215-8166-aa22fbffab71

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Azuay

  • County/Municipio

    Cuenca (Canton)

  • Locality

    Parroquia Banos. Hacienda de Yanasacha.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3000 - 3200 m. (9843 - 10499 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -2.91768, -79.0753

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    1117

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Baños were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and center of nearest named place, Minas (1105 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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1 he Ne« York Botanical Garden
Macleania rupestris (HBK) A. C. Smith
del. J:init's !.. I.uteyn	19JX
The New York Botanical Garden
PLANTS OF ECUADOR
Ericaceae
Macleania
Province of Azuay. Cuenca. Parroquia Banos. Hacien-
da Yanasacha.
Second growth cloud forest, dominant trees includ-
ing Weinmannia, Embothrium, Rapanea, Escallonia and
Vallea. 3000-3200 m.
Shrub to 4 m. Calyx deep red, corolla pink with
white mouth. Produces red "flags" of immature
leaves. Mature fruit red, edible. Common.
Pollen sample taken.
JEF D. BOEKE 2456	20 July 1978
JAIME JARAMILLO A.
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