Mezia tomentosa

(Mezia tomentosa)

Description

Mezia tomentosa is a species of plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Malpighiales

Family:Malpighiaceae

Genus:Mezia

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