Moquilea hedbergii

Moquilea hedbergii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Moquilea
Species:
M. hedbergii
Binomial name
Moquilea hedbergii
(Prance) Sothers & Prance[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Licania hedbergii Prance

Moquilea hedbergii is a species of plant in the family Chrysobalanaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1]

This tree was found in 1990 by Walter Palacios near the road to Nueva Loja, also known as Lago Agrio. It may also be present in the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve and Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park. It is primarily threatened by deforestation.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Romero-Saltos, H.; Pitman, N. (2018) [amended version of 2004 assessment]. "Moquilea hedbergii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T45101A124241588. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45101A124241588.en. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Moquilea hedbergii (Prance) Sothers & Prance". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 July 2024.


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