Campanula aghrica
Campanula aghrica (Turkish: Ağrı çanı), the Aghrian bellflower, is a rare flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Turkey and possibly Iran.[1][3]
| Campanula aghrica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Genus: | Campanula |
| Species: | C. aghrica |
| Binomial name | |
| Campanula aghrica Kit Tan & Sorger[2] | |
Conservation
The species is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.[1] It is found in one area and its population is continuing to decline. It is under threat by increased urbanisation, effluents from agricultural and forestry, and livestock ranching. It occupies an area less than 10 km2. There are no conservation measures in place.[1]
References
- Ekim, T. (2007-01-10). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Campanula aghrica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- "Campanula aghrica Kit Tan & Sorger". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- Türkiye bitkileri kırmızı kitabı : (eğrelti ve tohumlu bitkiler)=Red data book of Turkish plants : (pteridophyta and spermatophyta). Ekim, Tuna., Türkiye Tabiatını Koruma Derneği. Ankara: Türkiye Tabiatını Koruma Derneği. 2000. ISBN 975-93611-0-8. OCLC 62316789.CS1 maint: others (link)
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