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Valeriana amazonum

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Valeriana amazonum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Valeriana
Species:
V. amazonum
Binomial name
Valeriana amazonum
Synonyms[2]

Centranthus amazonum Fridl. & A.Raynal (1998)

Valeriana amazonum is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is endemic to Italy.

Distribution

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Valeriana amazonum occurs in eastern Sardinia, and is only found on Mount Oliena, at about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in elevation.

Its natural habitats are in Mediterranean shrubby vegetation and rocky areas.

Endangered

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It is an IUCN Red List Critically Endangered plant species, threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ Fridlender, A. (2006). "Centranthus amazonum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61647A12532373. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61647A12532373.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Valeriana amazonum (Fridl. & A.Raynal) Christenh. & Byng. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 30 April 2024.