Gray matplant (Tiquilia nesiotica)

Gray matplant (Tiquilia nesiotica)

The only plant species growing on these sandy volcanic slopes. When I asked for the name of this species I was very puzzled! I wondered how this plant could be…


Morning glory (Ipomoea incarnata)

Morning glory (Ipomoea incarnata)

An unusual flower, resembling a Petunia. I only encountered this species on Santiago. Perhaps it's endemic to Santiago? Native range is tropical south……


Varronia leucophlyctis

Varronia leucophlyctis

Native range is Galápagos. James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461


Beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae)

Beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae)

Native range is Tropical and Subtropical coasts worldwide. James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461


Varronia leucophlyctis

Varronia leucophlyctis

Looks similar to Cordia verbenacea, but it has ruffled petals. Native range is Galápagos.


Browne's Blechum (Ruellia blechum)

Browne’s Blechum (Ruellia blechum)

Native range is Caribbean and Mexico to Venezuela and Bolivia, . James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461


Browne's Blechum (Ruellia blechum)

Browne’s Blechum (Ruellia blechum)

Native range is Caribbean and Mexico to Venezuela and Bolivia, . James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461