Launaea picridioides

Launaea picridioides is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as a vulnerable species by the IUCN.[1]

Launaea picridioides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Tribe: Cichorieae
Genus: Launaea
Species:
L. picridioides
Binomial name
Launaea picridioides
(Webb) B.L.Rob.
Synonyms
  • Lactuca picridioides (Webb) Henriq.
  • Microrhynchus picridioides (Webb) Walp.
  • Rhabdotheca picridioides Webb.

Distribution

The species is found in the northwest of Cape Verde, in the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente and São Nicolau. The plant is found between 200 and 900 m elevation.[1]

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References

  1. Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C. & Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Launaea picridioides". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107426822A107468237. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426822A107468237.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. 41

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