Label
Ecuador, Prov. Azuay: the eatern Cordillera, 1-8 km N of the village of Sevilla de Oro, 8000-9000 ft [2438-2743 m], [2°47'S 78°38'W].
Alt. 2438 m
- 2743 m
Habitus
Irregularly-branched tree 6 m, twigs easily broken at base & apparently self-pruning, leaves coriceous, deep green, nited above, pale & punctate below, bracts & calyx (?) pale yellow, often with pink tinge. Apparently opening slightly at anhesis & then closing tightly, at least for early development of fruit. One corolla seen opening - this white, several more buds opened in press & especially in preliminary drying.
Camp,W.H. E4638
(link to CETAF Botany Pilot)
Ecuador / Azuay | -2.78333, -78.63333