R. Aguinda

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  • Aphelandra R. Br., Ecuador, R. Aguinda 1041, F
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    Description: Aphelandra R. Br., Ecuador, R. Aguinda 1041, F
Current Determination: Aphelandra R. Br.
Family: Acanthaceae
Location: Ecuador: Sucumbios
Locality: Eastern slopes of the Andes, ca. 10 km south of the Ecuador-Colombia border, rid
Coordinates: 0.3039 -77.4089
Elevation: 1200
Habitat/Microhabitat: Foothills of the Andes near the Colombian border. Upper hill forest on clay soils. Ridges & steep slopes.
Additional data: Herb in shady understory, to 1.5 m. Bracts brown, fruit green, flowers red.

Collector(s): R. Aguinda
Collection Date: 27 July 2001
Catalog Subset: Seed Plants
Catalog Project: GDI 2013-2015 SAPP, Rapid Inventory Plants
EMu IRN: 282549
OccurenceID: 2080cc1f-224f-484a-82ca-3c92a3cb6964

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