Tolpis farinulosa is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as endangered by the IUCN.[1] Its local name is mato-branco ("white bush"), a name that may also refer to the species Phagnalon melanoleucum and Verbascum cystolithicum.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Tolpis |
| Species: | T. farinulosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Tolpis farinulosa (Webb) Walpole
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Distribution
editThe species is found in the west of Cape Verde, in the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente, Ilhéu Raso, São Nicolau, Santiago, Fogo and Brava.[2] The plant is found between 800 and 1800 m elevation. It grows in sub-humid and humid mountain areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Tolpis farinulosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107428236A107468357. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107428236A107468357.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Oromí, Martín, Zurita & Cabrera, 2005 : Lista preliminar de especies silvestres de Cabo Verde: Hongos, Plantas y Animales Terrestres. Gobierno de Canarias, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, p. 41
- ^ Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde
