Selago lepida

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Selago lepida
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Selago
Species:
S. lepida
Binomial name
Selago lepida
Hilliard

Selago lepida is a species of plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Craven, P. (2004). "Selago lepida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T46856A11081613. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46856A11081613.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.