Asteriscus smithii
Species of flowering plant
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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 | |
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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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Asteriscus smithii (Webb) Walp. | |
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Description
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]
Distribution and ecology
Asteriscus smithii occurs only in a small area on the island of São Nicolau and São Vicente at higher elevation (900–1300 m) near Monte Gordo and Monte Verde.[1][4]
