Semiramisia hypogaea A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Semiramisia hypogaea A.C.Sm. ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    W. H. Camp E88, 02 Jul 1944

  • Location

    Ecuador. Loja. "Oriente" border. Crest of the Cordillera de Zamora, E of Loja.

  • Description

    Plants spreading by runners hidden in the turf. Corolla deep red, hidden in the grass or sometimes below the surface of the turf. When the flowers are produced below the surface of the soil the pedicels elongate and bring them to the surface. Flowers noted on old wood or in the axils of last year's leaves; apparently solitary. Anthers brilliant yellow. Young leaves brilliant red; green with age, and dull on both surfaces. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 10442

    Occurrence ID: 81161226-72d9-4290-80ab-d058f2fb123e

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Loja

  • Locality

    "Oriente" border. Crest of the Cordillera de Zamora, E of Loja.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3048 m. (10000 ft.)

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