Matelea porphyrocephala 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.
| Matelea porphyrocephala | |
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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: | Matelea |
| Species: | M. porphyrocephala
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| Binomial name | |
| Matelea porphyrocephala Morillo
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References edit
- ^ Pitman, N. (2003). "Matelea porphyrocephala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43088A10770337. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43088A10770337.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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