Piptocarpha klugii G. Lom. Sm. ex H. Rob.

Asteraceae

Collection NumberNeill, D 15835
CollectorsDavid A. Neill, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph & Wilson Quizhpe
Identified ByJ. Pruski (MO), 2008
SourceC. Davidson
Date18 September 2007
CountryEcuador
provinceZamora-Chinchipe Prov.
cantonNangaritza Canton
LocationCordillera del Cóndor region. West side of upper Río Nangaritza, along road about 13 km south of Guayzimi. Silica mine "La Daniela". Dense wet primary forest on sloping Hollín sandstone plateau, being mined for silica sand for glass manufacture. 970 m elev.
Lat/LongS 4 08 36 W 78 38 44
NoteScandent, liana-like, spreading out over low forest canopy. Flowers white. Involucre green.