Valeriana asterothrix

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Valeriana asterothrix
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Valeriana
Species:
V. asterothrix
Binomial name
Valeriana asterothrix

Valeriana asterothrix is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

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References

  1. Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. 2004. Valeriana asterothrix. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 August 2007.