FIGURE 1. Xanthosoma gratiae Cornejo & Croat. A in Xanthosoma gratiae (Araceae), a new species from the cordillera ChongónColonche in coastal Ecuador

FIGURE 1. Xanthosoma gratiae Cornejo & Croat. A, Inflorescence with closed spathe tube, anterior view; B, Inflorescence with open cut spathe tube, anterior view; C, Spathe, note the yellowish-green color at upper two thirds, posterior view; D, Fertile stamens; E, Close up of inner spathe tube exhibiting translucent microdroplets of glandular exudate; F, Plant with fully mature ovate-cordate leaves in an open environment in the type locality; G, Close up of pistillate inflorescence and lower staminodes, note the full green color of spathe tube inside, anterior view.