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Asperula virgata

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Asperula virgata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Asperula
Species:
A. virgata
Binomial name
Asperula virgata
Hub.-Mor. ex Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.

Asperula virgata, the rod-shaped woodruff, is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Turkey, and is found in Erzurum and Artvin provinces. It can be found on limestone scree, between elevations of 700–1,100 m. It is threatened by overgrazing, road construction, dam construction and erosion.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ekim, T.; Vural, M.; Duman, H.; Aytaç, Z. & Adıgüzel, N. (2014). "Asperula virgata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T199909A2618882. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T199909A2618882.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.