Frangula azorica

Frangula azorica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Frangula
Species:
F. azorica
Binomial name
Frangula azorica
Grubov
Synonyms

Rhamnus latifolia L'Hér.

Frangula azorica is a tall semi-deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal. Fossil evidence suggests this species was also native to Madeira but went extinct. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. 1 2 Silva, L.; Beech, E. (2017). "Frangula azorica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T33956A2839325. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T33956A2839325.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Dias, Eduardo; Araújo, Carina; Mendes, José Fernando; Elias, Rui; Mendes, Cândida; Melo, Cecília. "Espécies Florestais das ilhas" (PDF). Almanaque Açoriano. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Espécies da Directiva Habitats 140/49 Diário da Republica Anexo II: Frangula azorica" (PDF). ibigbiology.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.