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Matisia grandifolia

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Matisia grandifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Matisia
Species:
M. grandifolia
Binomial name
Matisia grandifolia

Matisia grandifolia, the molinillo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae sensu lato or Bombacaceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ Santiana, J.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Matisia grandifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43199A10780557. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43199A10780557.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.