Valeriana amazonum
Valeriana amazonum is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is endemic to Italy.
| Valeriana amazonum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Valeriana |
| Species: | V. amazonum |
| Binomial name | |
| Valeriana amazonum | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Centranthus amazonum Fridl. & A.Raynal (1998) | |
Distribution
Valeriana amazonum occurs in eastern Sardinia, and is only found on Mount Oliena, at about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in elevation.
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.
References
- Fridlender, A. (2006). "Centranthus amazonum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61647A12532373. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61647A12532373.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- Valeriana amazonum (Fridl. & A.Raynal) Christenh. & Byng. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
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