Piper sp.

Piperaceae

Collection NumberNeill, D 15952
CollectorsDavid Neill, C. Davidson, S. Christoph
Identified By
SourceC. Davidson
Date23 September 2007
CountryEcuador
provinceZamora Chinchipe
cantonEl Pangui
LocationCordillera del Cóndor. Summit area of sandstone plateau, a western spur of the Cóndor, Contrafuerte Tres Patines, south of Río Tundayme, above the military road to Cóndor Mirador. Dense, wet dwarf forest and low shrubby vegetation. 1680 m elev.
Lat/LongS 03 37 49 W 078 26 50
NoteShrub 1.5 m tall. Spikes held at various angles. Leaves somewhat bullate. One plant seen on sandstone summit.