This occurrence of Gesneriaceae Shuaria ecuadorica D.A. Neill & J.L. Clark (Neill, D 15912) was collected on 9/21/2007 in Ecuador. Flora of the World includes 21 field photographs documenting this occurrence, all of which are displayed here.
Shuaria ecuadorica, Neill 15912--Ecuador. Prv. Zam. Ch. C del Condor. Wawaime plot. 22 Sep 07. 214 (26).jpg
Family
Gesneriaceae
Genus
Shuaria
Specific Epithet
ecuadorica
Authorship
D.A. Neill & J.L. Clark
Record Number
Neill, D 15912
Collection Date
9/21/2007
Remarks
Small tree 4 m tall, with trunk 4 cm diameter. In forest understory on mixed sandstone/clay substrate. Calyx green. Corolla ivory-white on lobes, shading to pale yellow-green at base of corolla and on nectary at base of corolla. Corolla lobes reflexed to 90-degree angle with tube. Anthers dark brown. Immature fruits yellow-green. Dried, mature capsules dehisce from apex to base, with persistent styles, dark brown. Holotype: Shuaria ecuadorica D.A. Neill & J.L. Clark. - Systematic Botany 35: 670–672, f. 3, 4. 2010. (Syst. Bot.) (QCNE/BC:QCNE-278/A:213082)
