Marcgravia grandifolia
Marcgravia grandifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Marcgraviaceae |
Genus: | Marcgravia |
Species: | M. grandifolia |
Binomial name | |
Marcgravia grandifolia Sleumer | |
Marcgravia grandifolia is a species of plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Ecology
The plant's natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The green-crowned brilliant hummingbird feeds at the large inflorescences of the Marcgravia grandifolia vine.
Sources
- Santiana, J. & Pitman, N. 2004. Marcgravia grandifolia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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