Conyza schlechtendalii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.[1]
| Conyza schlechtendalii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Conyza |
| Species: | C. schlechtendalii
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| Binomial name | |
| Conyza schlechtendalii | |
Distribution and ecology
editConyza schlechtendalii only occurs in a small area on the island of São Nicolau. It grows between 500 and 600 metres elevations and in humid areas. The estimated number of individuals is less than 50.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Conyza schlechtendalii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107423998A107468107. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107423998A107468107.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ 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