27 Nov 2010
Roraima bush toad (Oreophrynella quelchii)
If you haven't seen the Roraima bush toad (Oreophrynella quelchii) on top of Roraima, you have definitely heard it. Yet you might not know it's the sound of a…
27 Nov 2010
Roraima heather (Ledothamnus sessiliflorus)
Roraima heather (Ledothamnus sessiliflorus) is an endemic species. I only found a couple with one flower each on my 2 day stay on Roraima tepui. The flower is…
27 Nov 2010
Roraima heather (Ledothamnus sessiliflorus)
This Roraima heather (Ledothamnus sessiliflorus) grew underneath an outcrop, and in contrast to the guyanensis it was a big and dense specimen competing with…
27 Nov 2010
Harperocallis schomburgkiana
Native range of harperocallis schomburgkiana is the Guyana Shield.
27 Nov 2010
Ledothamnus sessiliflorus
Native range of ledothamnus sessiliflorus is Roraima and surrounding tepuis.
27 Nov 2010
Marcetia taxifolia
Native range of marcetia taxifolia is North Colombia to Guyana and Brazil.
26 Nov 2010
Gaultheria setulosa
Gaultheria setulosa is yet another hardy plant that finds enough nutrients in a sandstone crack to produce flowers. Native range is Roraima and surrounding…
26 Nov 2010
Tillandsia turneri
Tillandsia turneri is an endemic epiphyte that can be seen in large numbers on tree branches, but also on the ground like this one. Native range is the Guyana…