Centranthus amazonum
Centranthus amazonum is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is endemic to Italy.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Centranthus |
| Species: | C. amazonum |
| Binomial name | |
| Centranthus amazonum Fridlender & Raynal | |
Distribution
Centranthus amazonum occurs in Sardinia, and is only found on Mount Oliena, at about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in altitude.
Its natural habitats are in Mediterranean shrubby vegetation and rocky areas.
Endangered
It is an IUCN Red List Critically Endangered plant species, threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Fridlender, A. (2006). "Centranthus amazonum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2006: e.T61647A12532373. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61647A12532373.en. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
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