| Cynanchum gentryi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Cynanchum |
| Species: | C. gentryi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cynanchum gentryi (Morillo) Liede | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
Metalepis gentryiMorillo | |
Cynanchum gentryi is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is equatorial moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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