Calystegia affinis
| Calystegia affinis | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus: | Calystegia |
| Species: | C. affinis |
| Binomial name | |
| Calystegia affinis Endl. | |
Calystegia affinis is a critically endangered species of climbing or creeping vine in the plant Convolvulaceae family. It is endemic to Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. In 2003 only about 45 mature plants were known, with about 40 of those on Norfolk Island. [1] [2]
References
- ↑ "Calystegia affinis (a twining plant) - endangered species listing".
- ↑ Coyne, Peter. Norfolk Island's Fascinating Flora. Petaurus Press, 2011, p. 61
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