Pukeiti

Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Distribution: Bhutan; India (Sikkim)

IUCN Red list: Vulnerable

Life form: Tree - evergreen

Comments: Habit: Spreading shrub to small tree.
Foliage: Grey/fawn elliptic hairy leaves, remaining hairy below, long white petioles.
Flowers: Umbels of 15-20 tubular-bell shaped purple flowers, magenta to lilac, dark nectar pouches.