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Linum cratericola

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Linum cratericola
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
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 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ McMullen, Conley K. (1999). Flowering Plants of the Galápagos. Cornell University Press. p. 41. ISBN 0801486211. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  3. ^ Tye Alan, "Restoration of the vegetation of the Dry Zone in Galapagos". Februari 2016