Macledium pretoriense
Macledium pretoriense, synonym Dicoma pretoriensis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is, or was, endemic to Gauteng, South Africa.[2]
| Macledium pretoriense | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Macledium |
| Species: | M. pretoriense |
| Binomial name | |
| Macledium pretoriense (C.A.Sm.) S.Ortiz | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Conservation
In 2003, it was assessed for the IUCN Red List as "critically endangered" (possibly extinct)".[1] As of April 2023, Plants of the World Online regarded it as extinct.[2]
References
- Pfab, M.F. (Gauteng Nature Conservation).; Victor, J.; et al. (National Botanical Institute) (2003). "Dicoma pretoriensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T39626A10252624. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T39626A10252624.en. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- "Macledium pretoriense (C.A.Sm.) S.Ortiz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
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