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Marcgravia crassiflora

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Marcgravia crassiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Marcgraviaceae
Genus: Marcgravia
Species:
M. crassiflora
Binomial name
Marcgravia crassiflora

Marcgravia crassiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Ecology

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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

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  1. ^ 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.