Marcgravia polyadenia
| Marcgravia polyadenia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Marcgraviaceae |
| Genus: | Marcgravia |
| Species: | M. polyadenia |
| Binomial name | |
| Marcgravia polyadenia Sleumer | |
Marcgravia polyadenia is a species of plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. The flowering vine 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 polyadenia vines.
Sources
- Santiana, J. & Pitman, N. 2004. IUCN Red List: Marcgravia polyadenia. - Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
- IUCN Red List of all Threatened Species.
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