Marcgravia crassiflora
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Marcgravia crassiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.
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.
Sources
- Santiana, J. & Pitman, N. 2004. Marcgravia crassiflora. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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