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Collector Madsen, J. E.
Number 7170
Collected with Orlando A. Sanchez
Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
County  
Locality Rd. Catacocha-Macara, km 42. Dry cactus scrub with many Bombacaceae.
Coordinates 4° 8' S 79° 50' W
Minimum elevation (m) 800
Maximum elevation (m) 800
Start date 2000/09/02
End date 2000/09/02
Family Cactaceae
Identification Armatocereus matucanensis Backeb. ex. A. W. Hill
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Field notes "Arborescent, 4-8 m tall, commonly with 5-20 suberect jointed branches. Joints mostly 40-70 cm long, grey-green. Ribs usually 5. Flowers white, rotate, opening at 7 pm. Fruits immature. Abundant in the valley near the river. Vernacular name (at Playas): cardo. Liquid collection available at AAU."

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