| Collector | Holm-Nielsen, L. B. |
| Number | 29560 |
| Collected with | Jaramillo, J. & Coello, F. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | AZUAY |
| County | |
| Locality | Páramo de Matanga, km 18 on road Sigsig - Gualaquiza. Quebrada and river cataract. Montane forest. |
| Coordinates | 3° 7' S 78° 49' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2800 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2800 |
| Start date | 1980/12/14 |
| End date | 1980/12/14 |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Identification | Gaultheria erecta Vent. |
| Determined by | J.L. Luteyn, 1989 |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Shrub, 1 m. Fruits black, with nice sweet taste. (G. erecta including G. loxensis Benth.). |