Aegiphila caymanensis
| Aegiphila caymanensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Aegiphila |
| Species: | A. caymanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Aegiphila caymanensis Moldenke | |
Aegiphila caymanensis is a species of mint endemic to Grand Cayman. It is a scrambling shrub or liana which can reach into the tree canopy, and is inconspicuous when not in flower. There is only one extant specimen known, and it is threatened by urban development.
References
- ↑ Burton, F.J. & Barrios, S. (2014). "Aegiphila caymanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
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