Wildflowers: Pacific Slope Plant Colombia

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Pitter, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Can anyone tell me what this interesting plant is? It was photographed in the jungle on the Pacific side near Buenaventura.
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Check against Psychotria poeppigiana. It's used as a medicinal on this side of the border.
     
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    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you Lorax. That does indeed appear to be my plant.
     
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