Kingdom Plantae Family Caprifoliaceae Scientific name Centranthus amazonum Rank Species | Order Dipsacales Genus Centranthus Higher classification Centranthus | |
Similar Centranthus, Centranthus trinervis, Valerianaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Dipsacales | ||
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.
It is an IUCN Red List Critically Endangered plant species, threatened by habitat loss.
References
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