Metastelma purpurascens 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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Metastelma |
| Species: | M. purpurascens
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| Metastelma purpurascens | |
References edit
- ^ Pitman, N. (2003). "Metastelma purpurascens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43092A10771000. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43092A10771000.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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