Matelea chimboracensis

Matelea chimboracensis 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 chimboracensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Matelea
Species:
M. chimboracensis
Binomial name
Matelea chimboracensis
Morillo

References

  1. Pitman, N. (2003). "Matelea chimboracensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2003: e.T43080A10769449. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43080A10769449.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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