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Ribes sardoum

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Ribes sardoum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Grossulariaceae
Genus: Ribes
Species:
R. sardoum
Binomial name
Ribes sardoum

Ribes sardoum, commonly called Sardinian currant, is a species of plant in the gooseberry family. It is endemic to Italy, found only on the island of Sardinia.[2][3]

Distribution

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There is only one known population Ribes sardoum in Sardinia, occurring around 900 metres (3,000 ft) above sea level, in a small south-east facing valley. The species grows on limestone substrates.

Its natural habitats are in Mediterranean shrubby vegetation and rocky areas. It is an IUCN Red List Critically Endangered plant species and IUCN Top 50 Campaign Mediterranean Island Plants, threatened by habitat loss. The total number of individuals is about 100.[1][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Fenu, G.; Cogoni, D.; Bacchetta, G. (2019). "Ribes sardoum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61675A102933336. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61675A102933336.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Altervista Flora Italiana, Ribes sardoum Martelli
  3. ^ Ugolino Martelli. 1895. Malpighia 8. (1895) 384, plate 7.
  4. ^ IUCN Red List: Ribes sardoum Archived 2012-07-19 at archive.today
  5. ^ IUCN - Top 50 Mediterranean Island Plants: Ribes sardoum