Biology:Centranthus amazonum

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Centranthus amazonum
Centranthus amazonum, Conservatoire botanique national de Brest 02.jpg
Scientific classification edit
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

Centranthus amazonum is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is endemic to Italy.

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

Wikidata ☰ Q5062203 entry