8 Dec 2011
Perilla crescent (Castilia perilla)
I only saw the perilla crescent (Castilia perilla), and it was in the darkest areas alongside the Napo River and the path to the Napo Wildlife welcome center.…
8 Dec 2011
Black-patched Metalmark (Lasaia agesilas)
I saw this black-patched metalmark (Lasaia agesilas) in dark undergrowth as well as in open sections alongside the Napo river. Also named Glittering Sapphire.…
1 Dec 2011
Tibouchina sp
The first Melastomataceae I've seen so far with 7-petalled flowers - they mostly seem to have 4 or 5 petals. Altitude 2112 metres. Please help me identify it -…
1 Dec 2011
Andesanthus lepidotus
Some were tree-like in size - more than 3 metres tall and with enormous amount of flowers. The andesanthus lepidotus were hypnotizingly beautiful to me and…
1 Dec 2011
Monochaetum sp
Altitude 2112 metres. Help me identify it - leave a comment! -0.589722,-77.880556
1 Dec 2011
San Isidro plant 01 (Monochaetum)
One of many species in the Melastomataceae family in Ecuador, and around San Isidro Lodge. Altitude 2112 metres. Help me identify it - leave a comment!…
29 Nov 2011
Brachyotum jamesonii
Brachyotum jamesonii is native to Ecuador and Peru and this altitude called Páramo. I saw several individuals on my trip here. Altitude 3720 metres…
