Adenocarpus viscosus

Adenocarpus viscosus
	Adenocarpus viscosus
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Genus:	Adenocarpus
Species:	A. viscosus
Binomial name
	Adenocarpus viscosus; (Willd.) Webb & Berthel.
Synonyms
	Adenocarpus anagyrus Spreng.; Adenocarpus frankenioides DC.; Genista viscosa Willd.;

Adenocarpus viscosus is a shrubby species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands where it is known locally as Codeso del Pico. It can be found above 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) on two of the islands, La Palma in Caldera de Tabouriente and Tenerife where it is a dominant shrub in Teide National Park and occurs in parts of Corona Forestal Nature Park and Reserva Especial de las Palomas.^[1]

Habitat

The plant grows in subalpine climate and prefers xeric habitats. It is often found in high-altitude pine forest, among Pinus canariensis^[1] and at higher altitude, above the tree line.

Threat status

Even though its not threatened, the species still are vulnerable to habitat destruction and various invasive species.^[1]

References

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