Prestonia portobellensis pale tubular flowers with narrow purple striped lobes among glossy leaves

Prestonia portobellensis


Prestonia portobellensis is a woody tropical climber native from central Mexico through Central America to Ecuador. Opposite leaves grow along twining stems, and the unusual flowers have pale tubular centers surrounded by narrow purple-striped lobes. The species occupies wet tropical forest and lowland vegetation. Research-grade observations document it in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Photographed in Colombia.


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