Wahlenbergia angustifolia

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Wahlenbergia angustifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Wahlenbergia
Species:
W. angustifolia
Binomial name
Wahlenbergia angustifolia
(Roxb.) A.DC.

Wahlenbergia angustifolia, also called small bellflower, is a species of plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is endemic to Saint Helena. Its natural habitat is rocky areas. It is endangered because of habitat loss.

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References

  1. Lambdon, P.W.; Ellick, S. (2016). "Wahlenbergia angustifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T43988A67371447. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T43988A67371447.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.