Gaultheria eriophylla (Pers.) Sleumer ex B.L.Burtt var. eriophylla
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Authority
Luteyn, James L., et al. 1995. Ericaceae, Part II. The Superior-Ovaried Genera (Monotropoideae, Pyroloideae, Rhododendroideae, and Vaccinioideae P.P.). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 66: 560. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Ericaceae
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Scientific Name
Gaultheria eriophylla (Pers.) Sleumer ex B.L.Burtt var. eriophylla
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Synonyms
Gaultheria ferruginea Cham. & Schltdl., Andromeda hirsuta Vell., Gaultheria willisiana Davie, Brossea ferruginea (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze
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Description
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Variety Description - Shrub 0.3-1.5 m tall with stems to 1.5 cm diam.; indumentum canescent to ferruginous- or reddish-tomentose. Leaves ovate, oblong, elliptic-ovate to elliptic, apex acute to obtuse, rarely rounded. Pedicels (5-)6-8(-10) mm long; bracteoles (2-)3-4 (-5) mm long; floral bracts (4-)6-10(-12) mm long.
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Distribution
Endemic to SE Brazil at (950-)1600-2250(-2450) m elev. Apparently locally abundant on rocky hills, in montane forest or scrub, moist valleys, "barancos," and "campo limpio."
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