Eragrostis episcopulus
| Eragrostis episcopulus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Chloridoideae |
| Genus: | Eragrostis |
| Species: | E. episcopulus
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| Binomial name | |
| Eragrostis episcopulus Lambdon, Darlow, Clubbe & Cope
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Eragrostis episcopulus, the cliff hair grass, is a species of grass endemic to St. Helena.[2] The species is classified as Critically Endangered because of its extremely restricted range and population fragmentation.[1]
Distribution
It is found on cliffs of St. Helena, at 250 to 550 m (820 to 1,800 ft) above sea level.[3]
References
- ^ a b Lambdon, P.W.; Ellick, S. (2016). "Eragrostis episcopulus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T67376345A67376362. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67376345A67376362.en.
- ^ "Eragrostis episcopulus Lambdon, Darlow, Clubbe & Cope". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ "Eragrostis episcopulus - a newly described grass species endemic to the island of St Helena, its ecology and conservation". www.cabi.org. 2013. Retrieved 2021-10-09.