Flora of Ecuador

Dracula simia, known also as the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described as part of the genus Masdevallia, but later reclassified as part of genus Dracula. The arrangement of column, petals and lip resembles a monkey's face. The plant blooms at any season with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange. The monkey orchid is native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Although it was first documented in Ecuador, its natural habitat extends across these three countries. Currently,

Cinchona officinalis is a South American tree in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to wet montane forests in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, between 1600–2700 meters above sea level. It is the national tree of Peru.

Peperomia graveolens, commonly known as Ruby Glow, is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Oreanthes is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae. Its native range is Ecuador.

Dracula vampira is an epiphytic orchid species, endemic to Ecuador.

Brugmansia versicolor is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae, commonly known as "angel's trumpets". They are endemic to Ecuador. Since March 2014, they have been listed as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN.

Aechmea biflora is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species name means "2-flowered," referring to two flowers in each fascicle.

Tropaeolum umbellatum is a species of plant in the Tropaeolaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Piper achupallasense is a species of pepper plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Passiflora jatunsachensis is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Passiflora ampullacea is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. The vine is endemic to Ecuador. It is an IUCN Red List threatened species.

Miconia papillosa is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

Fuchsia campii is a shrub in the family Onagraceae endemic to the south Andes of Ecuador (Azuay and Loja provinces), where its habitat is threatened. Its natural habitat is on rainy, humid mountain slopes (alt: 2,300 - 3,500 metres) in forests areas lying amid grasslands, sometimes seen growing alongside streams and roads. The species was described botanically in 1995 by Paul Edward Berry. A population of F. campii is protected by its location within Parque Nacional Podocarpus and another is likely protected in Parque Nacional Cajas.

Astragalus geminiflorus is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

Annona hystricoides is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Aechmea manzanaresiana is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Aechmea 'Fire' is a cultivar of the species.

Aechmea kentii is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Morona-Santiago Province in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Weberocereus rosei is a species of cactus from Ecuador.

Tecoma castanifolia is a species of flowering plant native to Ecuador and Peru. Unlike some other Tecoma species, the leaves are simple.

Solanum albornozii is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Salvia leucocephala is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae that is native to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Salvia flocculosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae that is native to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Restrepia iris, commonly called the rainbow restrepia, is a species of orchid endemic to southeastern Ecuador.

Psychotria rimbachii is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Psychotria cuneifolia is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Psychotria acutiflora is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

The palm tree Phytelephas aequatorialis, commonly known as Ecuadorian ivory palm, is the main source of Ecuadorean vegetable ivory or tagua, a botanical alternative to ivory. It is found in the tropical rainforests of the western Andean slopes of Ecuador. It has a woody trunk which can grow to 20 metres (66 ft) tall, and has very long pinnate leaves.

Peperomia albovittata is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Passiflora zamorana is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Passiflora telesiphe is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. This is a vine with slender branches. The three-lobed leaves are up to 8 by 11 centimeters. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green, sometimes mottled with white, and the underside is purple. The flowers are solitary or paired with purple-tinged white petals. The filaments are white or purplish and are up to 2.6 centimeters long. The fruit has not been observed. This species is a member of the subgenus Decaloba. This plant was first formally described in 1998, when it was