Archive for 'Bignoniaceae'

Bignonia aequinoctialis

Bignonia aequinoctialis

The oxbow lake just a few meters from the buildings of the Amazon Research and Conservation Center is an excellent way to get close to flowers on trees and vines that otherwise are out of reach – many meters up towards the canopy.

Bignonia aequinoctialis

Bignonia aequinoctialis

The oxbow lake just a few meters from the buildings of the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is an excellent way to get close to flowers on trees and vines that otherwise are out of reach – many meters up towards the canopy.

Adenocalymma peregrinum UV

Adenocalymma peregrinum UV

How dramatically different it looks in UV! In visible light (for us humans) it looks all yellow!

Jacaranda rufa

Jacaranda rufa

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species, and I was like a kid in a candy store! Native range is Bolivia and Brazil.

Jacaranda rufa

Jacaranda rufa

I’ve also encountered this species in Noel Kempff Mercado National Park in Bolivia – on the plateau there. Native range is Bolivia and Brazil.

Amphilophium elongatum

Amphilophium elongatum

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Guianas and Brazil.

Amphilophium elongatum

Amphilophium elongatum

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The fragrance was very sweet! Native range is Guianas and Brazil.

Bignoniaceae

Bignoniaceae sp

It’s the beginning of the rainy season, and rain showers have become more frequent, thus the plants have found ideal conditions to bloom. This is one of many species in on the property of SouthWild Pantanal. Please help me identify it – leave a comment.

Bignoniaceae

Bignoniaceae

It’s the beginning of the rainy season, and rain showers have become more frequent, thus the plants have found ideal conditions to bloom. This is one of many species in bloom on the property of SouthWild Pantanal. Please help me identify it – leave a comment.

Jacaranda rufa

Jacaranda rufa

As I got close to the Huanchaca Plateau I noticed many new types of plants compared to further down the slopes of the plateau, and it seemed to increase as I closed in on the plateau itself. Altitude: 822 metres. Native range is Bolivia and Brazil.

Jacaranda rufa

Jacaranda rufa

As I got close to the Huanchaca Plateau I noticed many new types of plants compared to further down the slopes of the plateau, and it seemed to increase as I closed in on the plateau itself. Altitude: 822 metres. Native range is Bolivia and Brazil.