Azorella selago
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Azorella |
| Species: | A. selago
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| Azorella selago | |
Azorella selago is a species of cushion plant native to the sub-Antarctic islands of the Southern Ocean, including the Crozet Islands, the Possession Islands, the Heard Island and McDonald Islands, the Kerguelen Islands, and the Prince Edward Islands.[3][4] The closely related Azorella macquariensis, which is endemic to Macquarie Island, was split from it taxonomically in 1989. A. selago is often a keystone species where it occurs and is well studied for its contribution to its native ecosystems.[3][5]
References
- ^ a b Hooker, J.D. (1845). The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror. I. Flora Antarctica 2(13): t. 99. Vol. 1. p.284
- ^ "Azorella selago". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ a b Bergstrom, Dana. "Indicator 70 - The presence or absence of vascular plant species in two defined areas of Heard Island". Australian Antarctic Data Centre, System for Indicator Management and Reporting. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
- S2CID 128585300.
- ^ Phiri, Ethel E.; Steven L. Chown; Melodie A. McGeoch. "Spatial distribution of mouse damage to the keystone plant species, Azorella selago, on Marion Island". Department of Botany & Zoology, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Archived from the original on 2008-01-20. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
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