Phaedranassa tunguraguae

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Phaedranassa tunguraguae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Phaedranassa
Species:
P. tunguraguae
Binomial name
Phaedranassa tunguraguae
Phaedranassa tunguraguae is endemic to Ecuador[2]

Phaedranassa tunguraguae is a species of plant that is endemic to Ecuador.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Reproduction[edit]

Generative reproduction[edit]

This species is self-compatible.[3]

Taxonomy[edit]

Publication[edit]

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

Ecology[edit]

Pollination[edit]

It may be pollinated by hummingbirds.[3]

Conservation[edit]

The IUCN conservation status is endangered (EN).[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Oleas, N.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Phaedranassa tunguraguae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T42813A10755008. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T42813A10755008.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Phaedranassa tunguraguae Ravenna". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b 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.