Nauplius_smithii

<i>Asteriscus smithii</i>

Asteriscus smithii

Species of flowering plant

Asteriscus smithii is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as critically endangered due to its very restricted area of occupancy and its low population size.[1] Its local name is macela-de-gordo.[3]

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Description

Asteriscus smithii grows in the shape of a tuft, up to 0.8 m height. It produces a large number of small yellow flowers.[3]

Distribution and ecology

Asteriscus smithii occurs only in a small area on the island of São Nicolau at higher elevation (900–1300 m) near Monte Gordo.[1][4]

References

  1. [1]
    Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Asteriscus smithii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107378342A107468072. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107378342A107468072.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    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. 40
  3. [3]
    Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde, as Nauplius smithii
  4. [4]
    "Endemic plants of São Nicolau". Archived from the original on 2009-05-20. Retrieved 2017-06-03.

Further reading

Data related to Asteriscus smithii at Wikispecies
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