Locality:
Peru, Cuzco, Dto. Huayllabamba between Quebrada Huayoccari, Lagunas de Yanacocha and Kellococha. High Andean forest conformed by Escallonia, Gynoxys, Citharexylum, Polylepis; 55 km from via Cusco-Urubamba. Right bank, downstream of the Vilcanota River to the NE of Cusco
Elevation:
2950-5200 meters
(9676-17056ft)
Habitat:
in Polylepis forest floor.; On rocks and among mosses