| Collector | Madsen, J. E. |
| Number | 85615 |
| Collected with | Ellemann, L. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | LOJA |
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| Locality | Road Pichig - Fierro Urcu, km 11 (app. 15 km SW of Saraguro). Paramo and wet montane forest in ravines. |
| Coordinates | 3° 41' S 79° 20' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 3400 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 3400 |
| Start date | 1989/01/22 |
| End date | 1989/01/22 |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Identification | Chrysactinium acaule (H.B.K.)Wedd. |
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| Field notes | Rosette plant forming 50 cm wide patches in moist place. |