Asteriscus daltonii explained

Asteriscus daltonii is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.^[1] Its local name is macela.^[2] It is listed as near threatened by the IUCN.

Subspecies

• Asteriscus daltonii subsp. daltonii
• Asteriscus daltonii subsp. vogelii

Description

Asteriscus daltonii grows in the shape of a tuft, up to 0.5 m height. It produces a large number of small yellow flowers.^[2]

Distribution and ecology

Asteriscus daltonii occurs in all islands of Cape Verde except Boa Vista.^{[2] [1]}

Further reading

• Schmidt. Johann Anton. Beiträge zur Flora der Cap Verdischen Inseln. 1852.

Notes and References

1. Oromí, Martín, Zurita & Cabrera, 2005 : Lista preliminar de especies silvestres de Cabo Verde: Hongos, Plantas y Animales Terrestres. Gobierno de Canarias, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, p. 41, as Nauplius daltonii
2. http://www.caboverde.com/nature/plan-12.jpg Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde