Flolape

Asterella africana

Asterella africana (Mont.) Underw. ex A.Evans
Asterella africana
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Asterella africana is a species in the genus Asterella, belonging to the family Aytoniaceae. It was first described in 1920 and is distributed across several islands, including Corvo Island, Faial Island, Flores Island, Pico Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Terceira Island, and Madeira Island.

Description

Asterella africana (Mont.) Underw. ex A.Evans is a member of the Aytoniaceae family and is native to multiple islands in its range. The species occurs on Corvo Island, Faial Island, Flores Island, Pico Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Terceira Island, and Madeira Island. It was formally published in 1920 and is part of the Asterella genus.

Distribution

Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Pico Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · NO

Synonyms

Fimbraria africanaFimbraria intermediaHypenantron africanumRhacotheca azorica

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