Moquilea hedbergii is a species of plant in the family Chrysobalanaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Moquilea |
| Species: | M. hedbergii
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This tree was found in 1990 by Walter Palacios near the road to Nueva Loja, also known as Lago Agrio. It may also be present in the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve and Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park. It is primarily threatened by deforestation.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Romero-Saltos, H.; Pitman, N. (2018) [amended version of 2004 assessment]. "Moquilea hedbergii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T45101A124241588. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45101A124241588.en. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Moquilea hedbergii (Prance) Sothers & Prance". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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