Sphyrospermum grandifolium (Hoerold) A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Sphyrospermum grandifolium (Hoerold) A.C.Sm.

  • Collector(s)

    J. L. Luteyn 8829 with John J. Pipoly; Maria Lebrón-Luteyn; Jacquelyn A. Kallunki, 05 Feb 1983

  • Location

    Ecuador. Pichincha. Old Quito-Nono-Mindo road, ca 9 km S of Tandayapa towards Mindo. Cloud forest and roadside slopes.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2645504

    Occurrence ID: 745ef210-eb78-48d5-bde3-cc5478d58adb

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Pichincha

  • Locality

    Old Quito-Nono-Mindo road, ca 9 km S of Tandayapa towards Mindo. Cloud forest and roadside slopes.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2460 m. (8071 ft.)

  • Distribution

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The New York Botanical Garden
PLANTS OF ECUADOR
ERICACEAE
Sphyrospermum grandifolium Hoerold
Pichincha. Old Quito-Nono-Mindo road, ca. 9 km S
of Tandayapa towards Mindo. Elev. 2460 m. Ca.
0° lat, 78°43'W. Cloud forest and disturbed road-
side slopes.
Pendent shrub rooted in moss along roadside banks.
Corolla red, angled, lobe margins tinged with
purple.
Locally common but little in flower.
(Roots; Pickled)
James L. Luteyn 8829	5 Feb 1983
John J. Pi poly
Maria Lebron-Luteyn
Jacquelyn A. Kallunki
02645504