Matelea porphyrocephala

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

Matelea porphyrocephala is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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