Dalea humifosa
Taxonomy [top]
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
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| PLANTAE | TRACHEOPHYTA | MAGNOLIOPSIDA | FABALES | LEGUMINOSAE |
| Scientific Name: | Dalea humifosa |
| Species Authority: | Benth. |
Assessment Information [top]
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Near Threatened ver 3.1 |
| Year Assessed: | 2004 |
| Assessor/s: | Neill, D. & 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 terrestrial herb endemic to Andean Ecuador. More than 25 populations are known in inter-Andean valleys, especially in the watersheds of Guayllabamba, Patate and Chambo rivers. The species usually occurs in dry areas with sandy soils and is abundant in some locales. Protected in the Reserva Geobotánica Pululahua. Apart from habitat destruction, no specific threats are known. |
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Geographic Range [top]
| Range Description: | Altitude of 1,800–2,800 m. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Ecuador
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Habitat and Ecology [top]
| Systems: | Terrestrial |
Bibliography [top]
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IUCN. 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 23 November 2004. |
| Citation: | Neill, D. & Pitman, N. 2004. Dalea humifosa. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 10 February 2012. |
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