Lithodora nitida

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Lithodora nitida
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Lithodora
Species:
L. nitida
Binomial name
Lithodora nitida
(Ern) R.Fern.

Lithodora nitida is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is endemic to Spain. It is known by the common name viniebla azul. [1]

This species is known from just a few mountain ranges. It occurs in thickets on rocky or sandy dolomite soils. It is associated with species such as Convolvulus boissieri , Pterocephalus spathulatus , Helianthemum frigidulum , Hormathophylla lapeyrousiana , Centaurea granatensis , Thymus granatensis , Sideritis incana , Viola cazorlensis , Erinacea anthyllis , Echinospartum boissieri , Genista longipes , and Vella spinosa . [1]

The species is threatened by grazing and fire. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Blanca, G.; Gutiérrez, L.; Algarra Ávila, J.A.; Luque Moreno, P.; Hierro, M.J. (2011). "Lithodora nitida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2011 e.T61662A12534203. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T61662A12534203.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.