Asteriscus smithii is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as critically endangered due to its very restricted area of occupancy and its low population size.[1] Its local name is macela-de-gordo.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Asteriscus |
| Species: | A. smithii
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| Binomial name | |
| Asteriscus smithii (Webb) Walp.
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Description edit
Asteriscus smithii grows in the shape of a tuft, up to 0.8 m height. It produces a large number of small yellow flowers.[3]
Distribution and ecology edit
Asteriscus smithii occurs only in a small area on the island of São Nicolau at higher elevation (900–1300 m) near Monte Gordo.[1][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Asteriscus smithii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107378342A107468072. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107378342A107468072.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ 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
- ^ a b Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde, as Nauplius smithii
- ^ "Endemic plants of São Nicolau". Archived from the original on 2009-05-20. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
Further reading edit
- Schmidt, Johann Anton (1852). Beiträge zur Flora der Cap Verdischen Inseln.
Data related to Asteriscus smithii at Wikispecies