| Collector | Brandbyge, J. |
| Number | 42540 |
| Collected with | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | COTOPAXI |
| County | |
| Locality | Sucus. About 2 km from Toacazo - Sigchos road. Forested slopes with Ceja andina in mosaic with natural pastures. |
| Coordinates | 0° 44' S 78° 44' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 3500 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 3600 |
| Start date | 1983/11/09 |
| End date | 1983/11/09 |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Miconia bracteolata (Bonpl.)DC. |
| Determined by | S. S. Renner, 1989 |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Tree, 5 m tall. Petals white. |