| Launaea thalassica | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Launaea |
| Species: | L. thalassica |
| Binomial name | |
| Launaea thalassica N.Kilian, Brochmann, Rustan | |
Launaea thalassica is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde. It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. The species name thalassica is Greek meaning "of the sea".
Distribution
The species occurs in the north and northeast of the island of Brava. The plant is found between 300 and 500 m elevation.
References
- ^ Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Launaea thalassica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107426933A107468242. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107426933A107468242.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. 41
| Taxon identifiers | |
|---|---|
| Launaea thalassica | |