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.

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

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.