Centropogon rubiginosus
| Centropogon rubiginosus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Genus: | Centropogon |
| Species: | C. rubiginosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Centropogon rubiginosus E.Wimm. | |
Centropogon rubiginosus is a species of plant in the Campanulaceae family.[1]
Location
The Centropogon rubiginosus is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is found in terrestrial environments.[1]
Biology
The Centropogon rubiginosus is threatened by habitat loss. This species is recorded to be an endangered species. The species is plentiful in the area that it grows in, but it is being threatened by fires that are man-made and the agriculture modernization.[1]
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of the is as follows:
- Kingdom-Plantae
- Phylum-Tracheophyta
- Class-Magnoliopsida
- Order-Campanulales
- Family-Campanulaceae[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Centropogon rubiginosus". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
Sources
- Moreno, P. & Pitman, N. 2003. Centropogon rubiginosus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded 21 August 2007.
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