Chusquea asymmetrica

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Chusquea asymmetrica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Chusquea
Species:
C. asymmetrica
Binomial name
Chusquea asymmetrica
(L.G.Clark) L.G.Clark
Synonyms[2]

Neurolepis asymmetrica L.G.Clark

Chusquea asymmetrica is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found only in Ecuador.

Conservation status[edit]

Chusquea 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.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Neurolepis asymmetrica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Chusquea asymmetrica (L.G.Clark) L.G.Clark". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 November 2015 – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
  3. ^ "Neurolepis asymmetrica". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 24 January 2013.