[Specimen details]

Cantua quercifolia
Family Name Polemoniaceae
Currently Accepted Name Cantua quercifolia Juss.
Locality Ecuador. Azuay Prov. , Oña : Along the Pan-American Highway; ca. 3 mi. N of Oña. 2° 47' 16" S 78° 40' 10" W
Description Woody shrubs 3-5 ft. tall with showy white flowers.
Habitat A very dry mountainous area.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 2330 m
Specimen Notes
Collector J. Humbles 6003
Collection Date 30 Aug 1972
Accession Number 193490
Image 193490.jpg