Frangula azorica

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Frangula azorica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Frangula
Species:
F. azorica
Binomial name
Frangula azorica
Grubov
Synonyms

Rhamnus latifoliaL'Hér.

Frangula azorica is a tall semi-deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Rhamnaceae. [2] It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal. Fossil evidence suggests this species was also native to Madeira but went extinct. [3] It is threatened by habitat loss. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Silva, L.; Beech, E. (2017). "Frangula azorica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017 e.T33956A2839325. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T33956A2839325.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Dias, Eduardo; Araújo, Carina; Mendes, José Fernando; Elias, Rui; Mendes, Cândida; Melo, Cecília. "Espécies Florestais das ilhas" (PDF). Almanaque Açoriano. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Espécies da Directiva Habitats 140/49 Diário da Republica Anexo II: Frangula azorica" (PDF). ibigbiology.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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