| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 66865 |
| Collected with | Madsen, J. E. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | LOJA |
| County | |
| Locality | Fierra Urcu, 10 km south of Saraguro. Information of vernacular name and use: Natívidad Guamán, Saraguro-indian. |
| 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 | Berberidaceae |
| Identification | Berberis retinervia Tr. & Pl. |
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| Field notes | Tree, flowers red to orange. Vernacular name: espuela. Use: the wood is very fine, is used for construction of the loom. |