Oldenlandia adscensionis was a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It was endemic to Ascension Island. It became extinct due to habitat loss; not seen since 1888.[3]
Oldenlandia adscensionis | |
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Photography of the holotype | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Oldenlandia |
Species: | †O. adscensionis
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Binomial name | |
†Oldenlandia adscensionis | |
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References
edit- ^ Lambdon, P.W.; Stroud, S.; Gray, A.; Niissalo, M.; Renshaw, O. (2012). "Oldenlandia adscensionis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T43923A2990410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T43923A2990410.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Oldenlandia adscensionis (DC.) Cronk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ A plan for the conservation of endemic and native flora on Ascension Island