Frangula azorica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rhamnaceae |
Genus: | Frangula |
Species: | F. azorica |
Binomial name | |
Frangula azorica Grubov | |
Synonyms | |
Rhamnus latifolia L'Hér. |
Frangula azorica is a tall semi-deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Rhamnaceae.[2] It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal. Fossil evidence suggests this species was also native to Madeira but went extinct.[3] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References
- 1 2 Silva, L.; Beech, E. (2017). "Frangula azorica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T33956A2839325. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T33956A2839325.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ Dias, Eduardo; Araújo, Carina; Mendes, José Fernando; Elias, Rui; Mendes, Cândida; Melo, Cecília. "Espécies Florestais das ilhas" (PDF). Almanaque Açoriano. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ↑ "Espécies da Directiva Habitats 140/49 Diário da Republica Anexo II: Frangula azorica" (PDF). ibigbiology.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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