Metalepis gentryi

Metalepis gentryi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Genus: Metalepis
Species: M. gentryi
Binomial name
Metalepis gentryi
Morillo

Metalepis gentryi is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is equatorial moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

  • Pitman, N. (2003). "Metalepis gentryi". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2003: e.T43090A10770768. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43090A10770768.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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