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Meriania almedae

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Meriania almedae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Meriania
Species:
M. almedae
Binomial name
Meriania almedae
Wurdack

Meriania almedae is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is listed as vulnerable with the main threat being habitat destruction.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Cotton, E.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Meriania almedae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T45715A11012042. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45715A11012042.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.