Launaea gorgadensis
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Launaea |
Species: | L. gorgadensis
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Binomial name | |
Launaea gorgadensis (Bolle) N.Kilian
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Launaea gorgadensis is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as a critically endangered plant by the IUCN.[1]
Distribution
The species is found in the northwest of Cape Verde, in the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente and São Nicolau.[2] The plant occurs between 100–450 m (330–1,480 ft) elevation. It is a mesophyte plant which grows in sub-humid and semi-arid areas.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Launaea gorgadensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107426808A107468232. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426808A107468232.en. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
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