The Andes, Ecuador, Baños, about 1800 m
It seems likely that this is a Boehmeria plant (resembling Boehmeria caudata Sw.?). Or we are wrong? Could it be an Acalypha, Euphorbiaceae?
We would greatly appreciate hearing your opinion on this plant (possibly a new host-plant genus for the Neotropical Nepticulidae).
Kind regards,
Jonas
Dear Experts, many thanks!
Yes, indeed: the venation is identical with some Boehmeria species (see attached).
Additionally: as far as I can see, no bracts and opposite leaves. Should be a Boehmeria (maybe even the Neotropical Boehmeria caudata) (attached).
Kind regards,
Jonas
Seeing the texture of leaves, venation and structure of inflorescence it seems to be Urticaceae.
Dear Professor Jonas Sir,
Plant seems close to Boehmeria caudata of family Urticaceae.
Regards,
Dr. Arvind Singh
Dear Experts, many thanks!
Yes, indeed: the venation is identical with some Boehmeria species (see attached).
Additionally: as far as I can see, no bracts and opposite leaves. Should be a Boehmeria (maybe even the Neotropical Boehmeria caudata) (attached).
Kind regards,
Jonas
I agree with Boehmeria caudata Sw., a widely distributed species in mountainous areas of the Neotropics, in secondary forests.
Opposite leaves eliminates Acalypha; Boehmeria caudata appears to be correct
I also think they are Boehmeria, please see Boehmeria nivea from my photos
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