Matelea chimboracensis
| Matelea chimboracensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asclepiadoideae |
| Genus: | Matelea |
| Species: | M. chimboracensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Matelea chimboracensis Morillo | |
Matelea chimboracensis is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Pitman, N. 2003. Matelea chimboracensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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