Marcgravia grandifolia
Marcgravia grandifolia is a species of plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.
| Marcgravia grandifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Marcgraviaceae |
| Genus: | Marcgravia |
| Species: | M. grandifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Marcgravia grandifolia | |
Ecology
The plant's natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The green-crowned brilliant hummingbird feeds at the large inflorescences of the Marcgravia grandifolia vine.
References
- Santiana, J. & Pitman, N. 2004. Marcgravia grandifolia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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