Asteriscus smithii explained
Asteriscus smithii is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde.[1] It is listed as critically endangered due to its very restricted area of occupancy and its low population size. Its local name is macela-de-gordo.[2]
Description
Asteriscus smithii grows in the shape of a tuft, up to 0.8 m height. It produces a large number of small yellow flowers.[2]
Distribution and ecology
Asteriscus smithii occurs only in a small area on the island of São Nicolau and São Vicente at higher elevation (900–1300 m) near Monte Gordo and Monte Verde.[3]
Further reading
Notes and References
- 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. 40
- http://www.caboverde.com/nature/plan-13.jpg Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde
- Web site: Endemic plants of São Nicolau . 2017-06-03 . http://arquivo.pt/wayback/20090520141454/http://www.ecosaonicolau.cv/EN/EN%20Ecology/EN%20Endemic%20Plants.html . 2009-05-20 . dead .
