Carex antoniensis
| Carex antoniensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. antoniensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Carex antoniensis A.Chev., 1935 | |
Carex antoniensis is a species of grassy plants that belong to the family Cyperaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde, where it only occurs on the island of Santo Antão.[2] It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.[1] The specific name refers to the island of Santo Antão.
References
- ^ a b Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Carex antoniensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107423669A107468092. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107423669A107468092.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Oromí, Martín, Zurita & Cabrera, 2005 : Lista preliminar de especies silvestres de Cabo Verde: Hongos, Plantas y Animales Terrestres. Gobierno de Canarias, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, p. 53
Further reading
- Gomes, Isildo; et al. (2003). Endemic plants and indigenous trees of the Cape Verde Islands. Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fishery and the Projects "Conservation and Exploration of the Natural Resources on the Island Fogo" (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeitand) and "Conservation of Biodiversity".