Launaea picridioides

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Launaea picridioides
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Launaea
Species:
L. picridioides
Binomial name
Launaea picridioides
(Webb) B.L.Rob.
Synonyms
  • Lactuca picridioides(Webb) Henriq.
  • Microrhynchus picridioides(Webb) Walp.
  • Rhabdotheca picridioidesWebb.

Launaea picridioides is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde. [2] It is listed as a vulnerable species by the IUCN. [1]

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Distribution

The species is found in the northwest of Cape Verde, in the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente and São Nicolau. The plant is found between 200 and 900 m elevation. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Launaea picridioides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T107426822A107468237. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426822A107468237.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 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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