| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 66877 |
| 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 | Desfontainiaceae |
| Identification | Desfontainia spinosa Ruiz & Pavon |
| Determined by | |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Shrub, flowers red with yellow tip. Vernacular name: quique grande. Use: the fruits are edible. |
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