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Matelea porphyrocephala

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Matelea porphyrocephala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Matelea
Species:
M. porphyrocephala
Binomial name
Matelea porphyrocephala
Morillo

Matelea porphyrocephala is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ Pitman, N. (2003). "Matelea porphyrocephala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43088A10770337. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43088A10770337.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.