Asteropeia micraster

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Asteropeia micraster
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Asteropeiaceae
Genus: Asteropeia
Species:
A. micraster
Binomial name
Asteropeia micraster
Hallier f.

Asteropeia micraster is a species of plant in the Asteropeiaceae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. The plant's natural habitat is sandy shores.

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References

  1. Randriantafika, F.M. (2018). "Asteropeia micraster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T46482A68059320. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T46482A68059320.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.