Siphocampylus furax

Siphocampylus furax
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Siphocampylus
Species: S. furax
Binomial name
Siphocampylus furax
E.Wimm.

Siphocampylus furax is a species of plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Distribution and habitat

The species is known from two subpopulations at high altitudes (2000–3500 m) in the northwestern Andes of Ecuador. It has been found growing along roadside, apparently as part of the pioneer vegetation in habitats disturbed by logging and clearing. While potentially also present in Colombia, it is not known to occur inside any of Ecuador’s protected areas. Currently the only known threat to this plant is habitat destruction.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Moreno, P. & Pitman, N (2003). "Siphocampylus furax". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN: e.T43557A10811673. Retrieved 28 June 2017.


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