Forsskaolea procridifolia

Forsskaolea procridifolia is a species of flowering plants of the family Urticaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as near threatened by the IUCN.[1]

Forsskaolea procridifolia

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Forsskaolea
Species:
F. procridifolia
Binomial name
Forsskaolea procridifolia
Webb
Synonyms
  • Forsskaolea procridifolia var. microphylla J.A.Schmidt

The species occurs in most of the islands of Cape Verde, except Boa Vista.[2] It is found from sea level up to 1,700 metres elevation.[1]

References

  1. Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C. & Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Forsskaolea procridifolia". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107426334A107468202. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426334A107468202.en. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  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. 52

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