Chusquea asymmetrica

Chusquea asymmetrica is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found only in Ecuador.

Chusquea asymmetrica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Chusquea
Species:
C. asymmetrica
Binomial name
Chusquea asymmetrica
(L.G.Clark) L.G.Clark
Synonyms[2]

Neurolepis asymmetrica L.G.Clark

Conservation status

Chusquea asymmetrica is recorded to be vulnerable to becoming an endangered species. Six subpopulations are known to be found in Ecuador. These subpopulations are common to Parque Nacional Podocarpus.[1] It has also been recorded that this species can be found in Bolivia.[3]

References
  1. "Neurolepis asymmetrica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  2. "Chusquea asymmetrica (L.G.Clark) L.G.Clark". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 November 2015 – via The Plant List.
  3. "Neurolepis asymmetrica". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 24 January 2013.


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