Launaea gorgadensis is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as a critically endangered plant by the IUCN.[1]

Launaea gorgadensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Launaea
Species:
L. gorgadensis
Binomial name
Launaea gorgadensis
(Bolle) N.Kilian
Synonyms
  • Sonchus bollei Sch.Bip. ex Bolle
  • Sonchus gorgadensis Bolle

Distribution

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The species is found in the northwest of Cape Verde, in the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente and São Nicolau.[2] The plant occurs between 100–450 m (330–1,480 ft) elevation. It is a mesophyte plant which grows in sub-humid and semi-arid areas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Launaea gorgadensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107426808A107468232. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426808A107468232.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b 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