| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANTAE | TRACHEOPHYTA | MAGNOLIOPSIDA | ASTERALES | COMPOSITAE |
| Scientific Name: | Liabum barclayae |
| Species Authority: | H.Rob. |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Vulnerable D2 ver 3.1 |
| Year Assessed: | 2003 |
| Assessor/s: | Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. |
| Reviewer/s: | Valencia, R., Pitman, N., Léon-Yánez, S. & Jørgensen, P.M. (Ecuador Plants Red List Authority) |
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Justification: A subshrub endemic to Ecuador, described as a "beautiful plant" by its discoverer. Known from two subpopulations in a small area between Alausí and Chunchi. Collected in disturbed areas, and along roads. Not know to occur inside Ecuador’s protected areas network and last seen 41 years ago. No specimens of this species are housed in Ecuadorian museums. Habitat destruction is the only known threat to the species. |
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| Range Description: | Known from two subpopulations in a small area between Alausí and Chunchi, within the Chimborazo province. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Ecuador
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| Habitat and Ecology: | A subshrub of high Andean forest (2,000–3,000 m). Collected in disturbed areas, and along roads. |
| Systems: | Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): | Habitat destruction. |
| Conservation Actions: | Not known to occur within any protected areas. |
| Citation: | Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. 2003. Liabum barclayae. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 09 February 2012. |
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