Commidendrum rugosum
Commidendrum rugosum, known as scrubwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
| Commidendrum rugosum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Commidendrum |
| Species: | C. rugosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Commidendrum rugosum (Dryand) DC. | |
Description
The plant is endemic to the island of Saint Helena, off the coast of Africa.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, rocky areas, and rocky shores.
It is an IUCN Red List Vulnerable species, threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Ellick, S.; Lambdon, P.W. (2016). "Commidendrum rugosum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T37828A67370570. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T37828A67370570.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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