Marcgravia

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Marcgravia is a genus of plants in the Marcgraviaceae family commonly eaten by the dwarf little fruit bat.[1] The genus is native to the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America, and genus is named in memory of the German naturalist Georg Marcgraf.[2] The plant is visited by Thomas's nectar bat.[1]

General information

Marcgravia is a genus of terrestrial vines. It was named after George Marcgraf who first saw it on a voyage to Brazil. Marcgravia is classified as a sub-parasitical shrub.[2] Marcgravia is pollinated by Thomas's nectar bat.[1] Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia sintenisill, Marcgravia tobagensis and Marcgravia trinitatis are species of Marcgravia.[3][4]

Locations

Marcgravia umbellata

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Marcgravia pittieri

Template:Main article Marcgravia pittieri is a species of Marcgravia which is visited by Thomas's nectar bat.[6]

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Marcgravia pittieri

Marcgravia trianae

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Marcgravia evenia

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Species

  

 

References

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