Oldenlandia adscensionis

Oldenlandia adscensionis
Photography of the holotype
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Oldenlandia
Species:
†O. adscensionis
Binomial name
†Oldenlandia adscensionis
Synonyms[2]
  • Sherardia fruticosa L.
  • Hedyotis adscensionis DC.

Oldenlandia adscensionis was a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It was endemic to Ascension Island. It became extinct due to habitat loss; not seen since 1888.[3]

References

  1. ^ Lambdon, P.W.; Stroud, S.; Gray, A.; Niissalo, M.; Renshaw, O. (2012). "Oldenlandia adscensionis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T43923A2990410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T43923A2990410.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Oldenlandia adscensionis (DC.) Cronk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  3. ^ A plan for the conservation of endemic and native flora on Ascension Island


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