Agarista duckei

Agarista duckei (Huber) Judd

Agarista duckei is a species in the genus Agarista, belonging to the family Ericaceae. It was first described in 1984 by Judd, based on earlier work by Huber. The species is native to several regions in northern and central South America.

Description

Agarista duckei is a member of the Ericaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the heath or Ericaceae family. It is found in the Guainía region and in northern and west-central Brazil, as well as in Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela. The species was formally published in 1984 by Judd, who reclassified it from earlier work by Huber. This species contributes to the biodiversity of the Ericaceae family in the Neotropical region.