Asplundia nonoensis

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Asplundia nonoensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Pandanales
Family: Cyclanthaceae
Genus: Asplundia
Species:
A. nonoensis
Binomial name
Asplundia nonoensis
Harling

Asplundia nonoensis is a species of plant in the Cyclanthaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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References

  1. Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. 2004. Asplundia nonoensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.