Aegiphila monticola
Aegiphila monticola | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Aegiphila |
Species: | A. monticola
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Binomial name | |
Aegiphila monticola |
Aegiphila monticola is a species of tree in the family Lamiaceae.[2] It is endemic to Ecuador, where it is known from Cotopaxi and Bolívar Provinces. There are about eight populations.[1]
The tree occurs at altitude in the Andes, where it grows in páramo and cloud forest habitat. It also takes hold in disturbed areas, such as roadsides.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Santiana, J.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Aegiphila monticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T38136A10101629. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T38136A10101629.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ França, F. and A. M. Giulietti. (2012). Lectotypifications, neotypifications, and epitypification in the genus Aegiphila Jacq. Archived February 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Neodiversity 6 1-14.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Aegiphila
- Endemic flora of Ecuador
- Endangered plants
- Páramo flora
- Lamiaceae stubs