Phthirusa sp.

Loranthaceae

Collection NumberNeill, D 15869
CollectorsDavid Neill, C. Davidson, S. Christoph, W. Quizhpe
Identified By
SourceS. Christoph
Date19 September 2007
CountryEcuador
provinceZamora Chinchipe
cantonEl Pangui
LocationCordillera del Cóndor region. Río Wawaime valley, tributary of Río Quimi. Along road from EcuaCorriente camp to proposed copper mine site on upper slopes of Wawaime valley. Remnant primary forest trees in pastures. 1000 m elev.
Lat/LongS 03 33 59 W 078 26 29
NoteHerbaceous, hemi-parasitic vine. Pendent from low tree crown at forest edge. Flowers pale cream-white.