Nasa loxensis

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Nasa loxensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Cornales
Family: Loasaceae
Genus: Nasa
Species:
N. loxensis
Binomial name
Nasa loxensis
(Kunth) Weigend

Nasa loxensis is a species of plant in the Loasaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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References

  1. Cornejo, X.; Suin, L.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Nasa loxensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T45606A11006226. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45606A11006226.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.