| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANTAE | TRACHEOPHYTA | MAGNOLIOPSIDA | FABALES | LEGUMINOSAE |
| Scientific Name: | Lupinus nubigenus |
| Species Authority: | Kunth |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Endangered B1ab(iii) 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. In contrast to Ecuador's other endemic Lupinus species, this taxon is morphologically distinctive and relatively easy to identify. Grows on the Pichincha, Antisana and Chimborazo volcanos, close to the glaciers on Antisana and Chimborazo. Recorded in the Guagua Pichincha volcano, near the crater, but possibly affected by recent eruptions. |
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| Range Description: | Altitude of 4,000 to >4,500 m. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Ecuador
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| Systems: | Terrestrial |
| Citation: | Neill, D. & Pitman, N. 2004. Lupinus nubigenus. In: IUCN 2009. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 09 February 2010. |
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