Heliconia, growing in Union Base, Pastaza Province.  This is one of the varieties considered to be a nuisance weed, as it will grow in any disturbed soil area, and is particularly annoying on cleared hiking paths.  This never ceases to amaze me, since I’m used to seeing Heliconia of this floral type for sale for outrageous single-stem prices in North American florist’s shops.  Here in Ecuador, this is a relatively uncommon thing to see at the florist’s.