Frangula azorica

Frangula azorica is a tall semi-deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Rhamnaceae.[2] It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal. Fossil evidence suggests this species was also native to Madeira but went extinct.[3] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

Frangula azorica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Frangula
Species:
F. azorica
Binomial name
Frangula azorica
Grubov
Synonyms

Rhamnus latifolia L'Hér.

References
  1. Silva, L.; Beech, E. (2017). "Frangula azorica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T33956A2839325. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T33956A2839325.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. Dias, Eduardo; Araújo, Carina; Mendes, José Fernando; Elias, Rui; Mendes, Cândida; Melo, Cecília. "Espécies Florestais das ilhas" (PDF). Almanaque Açoriano. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  3. "Espécies da Directiva Habitats 140/49 Diário da Republica Anexo II: Frangula azorica" (PDF). ibigbiology.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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