Matelea ecuadorensis

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Matelea ecuadorensis
Status iucn3.1 CR.svg
Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Matelea
Species:
M. ecuadorensis
Binomial name
Matelea ecuadorensis
(Schltr.) Morillo

Matelea ecuadorensis 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

  1. Pitman, N. (2003). "Matelea ecuadorensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2003 e.T43081A10769559. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43081A10769559.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.