Phainantha shuariorum C.Ulloa & D.A.Neill

Melastomataceae

Collection NumberNeill, D 15738
CollectorsDavid Neill, C. Davidson, S. Christoph, W. Quizhpe
Identified ByD.A. Neill (MO), 2007
SourceC. Davidson
Date15 September 2007
CountryEcuador
provinceZamora Chinchipe
cantonNangaritza
LocationCordillera del Cóndor region. West side of upper Río Nangaritza, along road about 13 km south of Guayzimi. Silica mine "La Daniela". Dense wet forest on sloping Hollín sandstone plateau, being mined for silica sand for glass manufacture. 970 m elev.
Lat/LongS 04 08 35 W 078 35 45
NoteSemi-woody vine with slender stem; ascending tree trunks and adhering to them by adventitious roots at nodes. Corolla white. Elongate ovary white suffused pink. Immature fruits present.