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Ipomoea chrysocalyx
Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ipomoea chrysocalyx is a vine in the family Convolvulaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.[1]
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Taxonomy
It was first described in 1982 by D.F. Austin.[2][3] The species epithet, chrysocalyx, is derived from the Greek chrysos ("gold") and kalyx, ("cup" or "calyx"), and describes the plant as having golden calyces.[4][5]
Threats
When last assessed in 2004, it was found that the population was severely fragmented with a continuing decline in mature individuals. and that there was a continuing decline in the area, extent and quality of its habitat.[1]
References
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