Wildflowers: Colombian Tree w/Flowers ID

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Pitter, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Can anyone identify this wild growing Colombian tree?
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Best guess is Rubiaceae, which is unfortunately a huge family down here. It seems very familiar but I can't quite place it.
     
  3. Tony Rodd

    Tony Rodd Active Member

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    Absence of stipular scars across nodes points away from Rubiaceae. Flowers remind me slightly of genus Viburnum, but perhaps the axillary inflorescences may rule that out. Yes, there are Andean species of Viburnum, e.g. V. lasiophyllum.
     

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