Linum cratericola
| Linum cratericola | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Linaceae |
| Genus: | Linum |
| Species: | L. cratericola |
| Binomial name | |
| Linum cratericola Eliasson | |
Linum cratericola, the Floreana Flax, is a species of plant in the Linaceae family. It was first discovered in 1966 by Uno Eliasson. Between 1981 and 1997 it was relatively unseen, but a population of 13 individuals was rediscovered at one of the original locations. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador, and is critically endangered.[2] Since, the population has recovered to 400, after protection against goats and feral donkeys was created using fences.[3]
References
- ↑ Mauchamp, A. et al. (2000). "Linum cratericola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000 e.T39141A10170160. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39141A10170160.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ McMullen, Conley K. (1999). Flowering Plants of the Galápagos. Cornell University Press. p. 41. ISBN 0-8014-8621-1. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ↑ Tye Alan, "Restoration of the vegetation of the Dry Zone in Galapagos". Februari 2016