Vaccinium chimantense Maguire, Steyerm. & Luteyn

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Vaccinium chimantense Maguire, Steyerm. & Luteyn ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 669 with J. J. Wurdack, 09 Feb 1955

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Torono-tepuí. Summit, at edge of escarpment in and among zanjones.

  • Habitat

    Locally frequent.

  • Description

    Shrub to 3-4 m tall. Leaves coriaceous, deep green above, silvery below, ascending. Corolla urceolate-campanulate, creamy white above with spreading creamy-white lobes, pinkish at base. Calyx glaucous, lavander at base, magenta- rose red abnove and on lobes. Pedicels spreading, lavander and green. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Specimen Notes

    NY microfiche 771 E12.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 10653

    Occurrence ID: 97d923bd-dc3e-4735-a2e1-6212b7780488

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Torono-tepuí. Summit, at edge of escarpment in and among zanjones.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2165 - 2180 m. (7103 - 7152 ft.)

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