Launaea thalassica

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Launaea thalassica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Launaea
Species:
L. thalassica
Binomial name
Launaea thalassica
N.Kilian, Brochmann, Rustan

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".

Distribution

The species occurs in the north and northeast of the island of Brava. The plant is found between 300–500 m elevation. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Launaea thalassica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T107426933A107468242. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426933A107468242.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