| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANTAE | TRACHEOPHYTA | MAGNOLIOPSIDA | FABALES | LEGUMINOSAE |
| Scientific Name: | Astragalus geminiflorus |
| Species Authority: | Bonpl. |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Least Concern ver 3.1 |
| Year Assessed: | 2004 |
| Assessor/s | Neill, D. & Pitman, N. |
| Evaluator/s: | Valencia, R., Pitman, N., Léon-Yánez, S. & Jørgensen, P.M. (Ecuador Plants Red List Authority) |
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Justification: A terrestrial herb endemic to high-elevation Andean Ecuador, where it is common in the high paramos of Cotacachi, Pichincha, Antisana, Cotopaxi, Ilinizas and Chimborazo volcanos, or in "arenales" with sparse vegetation cover. The populations seem to be stable and relatively unthreatened, because human influence is minimum at such high elevations and most of the populations are inside protected areas. No specific threats are known. |
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| Range Description: | Altitude of 3,500–4,500 m. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Ecuador
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| Systems: | Terrestrial |
| Citation: | Neill, D. & Pitman, N. 2004. Astragalus geminiflorus. In: IUCN 2009. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 09 February 2010. |
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