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Psychotria elata, Bahia Solano, Colombia Listed as Cephaelis elata in a local species book, yet I believe it is a synonym for Psychotria elata. This plant has many common names, most referring to a woman's lips or kiss. The spanish local name is a bit racist, I think you can guess what it is. Bahia Solano,Bahía Solano,Choco,Chocó,Colombia,Colombia Choco & Pacific region,Hot lips plant,Psychotria elata,South America,World Click/tap to enlarge

Psychotria elata, Bahia Solano, Colombia

Listed as Cephaelis elata in a local species book, yet I believe it is a synonym for Psychotria elata. This plant has many common names, most referring to a woman's lips or kiss. The spanish local name is a bit racist, I think you can guess what it is.

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The Hot lips plant

Psychotria elata, the Hot Lips plant, is a tropical plant known for its bright red brackets that attract pollinators.

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Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 19, 2018. Captured Oct 21, 2017 08:57.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO5600
  • 112mm