On the boat journey to Angel Falls, there was only one section where we had to disembark and walk for about 20 minutes on the open savanna. This Distimake aturensis was located along this path.
Read all about Distimake aturensis here.
Native range of Distimake aturensis is Southeast Mexico to Nicaragua, South Tropical America.
Last updated on 8 April 2025
Merremia sp, the leaves would help to id this plant.
Many thanks Andre!
Unfortunately there were no obvious leaves – just the long and non-winding stem, which can also be seen in the photos. The stem was also tough.