Asteriscus smithii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Asteriscus |
Species: | A. smithii
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Binomial name | |
Asteriscus smithii (Webb) Walp.
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Asteriscus smithii is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as critically endangered due to its very restricted area of occupancy and its low population size.[1] Its local name is macela-de-gordo.[3]
Asteriscus smithii grows in the shape of a tuft, up to 0.8 m height. It produces a large number of small yellow flowers.[3]
Asteriscus smithii occurs only in a small area on the island of São Nicolau at higher elevation (900–1300 m) near Monte Gordo.[1][4]