Eschweilera awaensis

Description

Eschweilera awaensis and Grias subbullata, two new species known from the wet forests of northwestern Ecuador, are described. Eschweilera awaensis occurs in Esmeraldas, Los Ríos, and the westernmost parts of the Pichincha provinces between 25–650 m elevation. Grias subbullata, is known only from two localities in the Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas province between 900–1670 m elevation. The new species are illustrated and their relationships with similar species are discussed.