Launaea thalassica
Launaea thalassica is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.[1] The species name thalassica is Greek meaning "of the sea".
| Launaea thalassica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Cichorieae |
| Genus: | Launaea |
| Species: | L. thalassica |
| Binomial name | |
| Launaea thalassica N.Kilian, Brochmann, Rustan | |
Distribution
The species occurs in the north and northeast of the island of Brava. The plant is found between 300–500 m elevation.[1]
References
- Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C. & Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Launaea thalassica". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107426933A107468242. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426933A107468242.en. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- Oromí, Martín, Zurita & Cabrera, 2005 : Lista preliminar de especies silvestres de Cabo Verde: Hongos, Plantas y Animales Terrestres. Gobierno de Canarias, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, p. 41
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