Meriania fantastica
Native only to Colombia, this tree can reach about 65 feet tall and grows in intact Andean forests on the Amazon-facing slopes of CaquetĆ”, Huila and Putumayo. Its unusually large orange flowers can reach about 6 inches across and occur in clusters of 5 to 12. The ten stamens have reddish filaments, yellow supporting structures and reddish-purple anthers in two slightly different forms. Broad leaves have rolled basal lobes that form small pockets underneath, plus a knoblike disc at the top of each leaf stalk. Dry capsules contain small, wedge-shaped seeds. It is classified as Endangered in Colombia. Photographed in the department of Putumayo, Colombia.