Maripa putumayana
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NameMaripa putumayana
Scientific NameMaripa putumayana
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the hygrophilous forests of the Putumayo River basin in Colombia, specifically found at altitudes between 230-250 meters, near Puerto Porvenir and Puerto Ospina.
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Description
Maripa putumayana is a large woody liana characterized by its robust stems and large, ovate leaves. It produces cauline umbels of white to pinkish flowers, as noted on the herbarium label.
