Neurolepis asymmetrica
| Neurolepis asymmetrica | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Neurolepis |
| Species: | N. asymmetrica |
| Binomial name | |
| Neurolepis asymmetrica L.G.Clark | |
Neurolepis asymmetrica is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is found only in Ecuador.
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of the Neurolepis asymmetrica is as follows:
- Kingdom-Plantae
- Phylum-Tracheophyta
- Class-Liliopsida
- Order-Cyperales
- Family-Gramineae[1]
Biology
The Neurolepis asymmetrica is recorded to be vulnerable to becoming an endangered species. Six subpopulations are known to be found in Ecuador. These subpopulations are common to Parque Nacional Podocarpus. [1] It has also been recorded that this species can be found in Bolivia. [2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Neurolepis asymmetrica". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ↑ "Neurolepis asymmetrica". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
Source
- Laegaard, S. & Pitman, N. 2004. Neurolepis asymmetrica. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 July 2007.