Roraima heather (Ledothamnus sessiliflorus)

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…


Ericaceae

Ericaceae

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Ericaceae

Ericaceae

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Roraima heather (Ledothamnus sessiliflorus)

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…


Harperocallis schomburgkiana

Harperocallis schomburgkiana

Native range of harperocallis schomburgkiana is the Guyana Shield.


Ledothamnus sessiliflorus

Ledothamnus sessiliflorus

Native range of ledothamnus sessiliflorus is Roraima and surrounding tepuis.


Marcetia taxifolia

Marcetia taxifolia

Native range of marcetia taxifolia is North Colombia to Guyana and Brazil.


Gaultheria setulosa

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…


Tillandsia turneri

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…


Brocchinia tatei

Brocchinia tatei

Native range of brocchinia tatei is Venzuela and Guyana.