Rostkovia tristanensis

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Rostkovia tristanensis

Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Rostkovia
Species:
R. tristanensis
Binomial name
Rostkovia tristanensis

Rostkovia tristanensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae, the rushes. It is endemic to Tristan da Cunha, where it occurs only on the main island and Gough Island. It grows in heath habitat with Empetrum. It is not uncommon on Gough Island, but it is rarely seen in flower.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Jakubowsky, G.; et al. (University of Vienna, Institute of Botany) (2003). "Rostkovia tristanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43903A10835420. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43903A10835420.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.


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