Vallea stipularis Mutis ex L. fil.

In a finca west of Chingaza National Park, Colombia. It is in a garden at about 3000 meters.

The fruit of Cupulicillo trees at Papallacta Hotsprings, Ecuador. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/malpigox/index.html

This is a ornamental of some sort. It is growing in a cool climate at about 3000 meters in Colombia. It is in a garden.

In a finca west of Chingaza National Park, Colombia

In a finca near Chingaza National Park, Colombia

Native to the Tropical Andes of South America, and planted beyond as an ornamental. Photo from Papallacta Hotsprings, Ecuador, where it is known as Cupulicillo. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/malpigox/index.html