Matelea porphyrocephala
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.
| Matelea porphyrocephala | |
|---|---|
Scientific 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 | |
References
- Pitman, N. 2003. Matelea porphyrocephala. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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