| Helianthemum gorgoneum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Cistaceae |
| Genus: | Helianthemum |
| Species: | H. gorgoneum |
| Binomial name | |
| Helianthemum gorgoneum | |
Helianthemum gorgoneum is a species of flowering plants of the family Cistaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde. It is listed as an endangered plant by the IUCN.[1]
The species is found in the west of Cape Verde, in the islands of Santo Antão, Santa Luzia, Fogo and Brava. The plant is found from sea level up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) elevation. It is a mesophyte that grows in sub-humid and semi-arid areas. It grows on rocky and volcanic soils.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Helianthemum gorgoneum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107426669A107468217. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426669A107468217.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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