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Stromanthe ramosissima

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Stromanthe ramosissima
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Stromanthe
Species:
S. ramosissima
Binomial name
Stromanthe ramosissima

Stromanthe ramosissima is a species of plant in the Marantaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

In Ecuador, Stromanthe ramosissima is used to make fans for winnowing.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Muriel, P.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Stromanthe ramosissima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T45652A11009875. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45652A11009875.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Kvist, Lars Peter; Aguirre, Zhofre; Sánchez, Orlando (2006). "Bosques montanos bajos occidentales en Ecuador y sus plantas útiles". In Moraes R., M.; Øllgaard, B.; Kvist, L. P.; Borchsenius, F.; Balslev, H. (eds.). Botánica Económica de los Andes Centrales. La Paz: Universidad Mayor de San Andrés. pp. 205–223.