Phaedranassa tunguraguae explained

Phaedranassa tunguraguae is a species of plant that is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Reproduction

Generative reproduction

This species is self-compatible.^[1]

Taxonomy

Publication

It was first published by Pierfelice Ravenna in 1969.^[2]

Ecology

Pollination

It may be pollinated by hummingbirds.

Conservation

The IUCN conservation status is endangered (EN).

Notes and References

1. Oleas, N. H., Meerow, A. W., & Francisco-Ortega, J. (2012). "Population dynamics of the endangered plant, Phaedranassa tunguraguae, from the Tropical Andean Hotspot." Journal of Heredity, 103(4), 557-569.
2. 192151-2 . Phaedranassa tunguraguae Ravenna . 17 January 2024.