Phaedranassa tunguraguae Marantaceae Commonly known as the "Three-Lip

Commonly known as the "Three-Lip Lycaste

creating an impressive and long-lasting floral presentation that can extend for several months

waxy flower at or just amid the leaves

This distinctive Ecuadorian species produces striking flowers with broad

creeping rhizome

Phaedranassa tunguraguae Marantaceae Commonly known as the "Three-LipHailing from the high altitude regions of Ecuador, stands as a botanical gem renowned for its captivating and distinctive flowers. These blooms, resplendent in shades of bright red or crimson, take on a tubular form with six pointed petals, arranged in a visually striking umbel. Native to the montane cloud forests of the Tungurahua province in Ecuador, this plant thrives at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 meters above sea level, where cool