Macledium pretoriense, synonym Dicoma pretoriensis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is, or was, endemic to Gauteng, South Africa.[2]

Macledium pretoriense

Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Macledium
Species:
M. pretoriense
Binomial name
Macledium pretoriense
(C.A.Sm.) S.Ortiz
Synonyms[2]
  • Dicoma pretoriensis C.A.Sm.

Conservation

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In 2003, it was assessed for the IUCN Red List as "critically endangered" (possibly extinct)".[1] As of April 2023, Plants of the World Online regarded it as extinct.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Pfab, M.F. (Gauteng Nature Conservation).; Victor, J.; et al. (National Botanical Institute) (2003). "Dicoma pretoriensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T39626A10252624. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T39626A10252624.en. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  2. ^ a b c "Macledium pretoriense (C.A.Sm.) S.Ortiz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-04-19.