logo jbb

To reduce handling of specimens and improve their preservation, the image may not reflect the latest changes in determination.

Geissanthus andinus Mez

(Primulaceae)
Collection: Morales-L., Gustavo - 2397

Collection object

Herbarium stamp 5083
Preparations Excicado - 1; Fotografía - 1: JBB09135
Determiner Torrejano, A.
Determination date 2025-09-30

Collecting event

Country Colombia
State/Province Cundinamarca
County Arbeláez
Locality Vda La Victoria
Coordinates (verbatim) Not available
Latitud decimal Not available
Longitud decimal Not available
Elevation (in meters) 2600.0000000000 - 2800.0000000000
Collection date 2004-06-09

Taxonomy

Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Superclass Angiospermae
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Ericales
Family Primulaceae
Genus Geissanthus
Species andinus
Species author Mez
Scientific name Geissanthus andinus Mez

Biological attributes

Phenology Floración
Vernacular names According to plataforma de nombres comunes de las plantas de Bogotá, is known as: Cucharo, Espadero, Trementina.
Plant description Arbol 10 m, flores blancas frutos azules al madurar.

Cite as

Herbario JBB en línea - Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis. 2025-12-03
Photo 5083
Modified: 2025-11-04 13:01:33

GUID: 4d1727b3-fd5c-4149-af3c-1ab69c91ba84




Footer Bogota1 Footer Colombia Footer Bogota1

Citizen services

Contact us

  • Address Avenida Calle 63 No. 68 - 95, Bogotá D.C. NIT 860.030.197-0
    Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 17:00

  • Phone (+57) 601 437 7060 Ext.1068

  • herbario@jbb.gov.co
2025 Jardín Botánico de Bogotá.