Calystegia affinis

Calystegia affinis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Calystegia
Species: C. affinis
Binomial name
Calystegia affinis
Endl.

Calystegia affinis is a critically endangered species of climbing or creeping vine in the plant Convolvulaceae family. It is endemic to Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. In 2003 only about 45 mature plants were known, with about 40 of those on Norfolk Island. [1] [2]

References

  1. "Calystegia affinis (a twining plant) - endangered species listing".
  2. Coyne, Peter. Norfolk Island's Fascinating Flora. Petaurus Press, 2011, p. 61
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