Marcgravia crassiflora
Marcgravia crassiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.
| Marcgravia crassiflora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Marcgraviaceae |
| Genus: | Marcgravia |
| Species: | M. crassiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Marcgravia crassiflora | |
Ecology
The plant's natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane areas of the Andes local ranges.
The green-crowned brilliant hummingbird feeds at the large inflorescences of the Marcgravia crassiflora vines.
References
- Santiana, J.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Marcgravia crassiflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T45654A11009963. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45654A11009963.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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