A new and rare species collected in Amazonian Ecuador,Sloanea jaramilloi,isdescribed, illustrated, and its morphological similarities with other species ofSloaneaisdiscussed. It resemblesS. geniculatabut is distinguished by the absence of persistent,adaxially concave stipules in the young branchlets, 4–6 sepals not covering entirely thereproductive organs of the flower, entire leaves, and the large, rigid, stout bristles sparsely distributed on the fruits

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• An undescribed and overlooked species of Sloanea (Elaeocarpaceae) from the Ecuadorian Amazon