Centranthus amazonum
| Centranthus amazonum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Centranthus |
| Species: | C. amazonum |
| Binomial name | |
| Centranthus amazonum Fridlender & Raynal | |
Centranthus amazonum is a species of plant in the Caprifoliaceae family. It is endemic to Italy.
Distribution
Centranthus amazonum occurs in Sardinia, and is only found on Mount Oliena, at about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in altitude.
Its natural habitats are in Mediterranean shrubby vegetation and rocky areas.
- Endangered
It is an IUCN Red List Critically Endangered plant species, threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Fridlender, A. (2006). "Centranthus amazonum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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