Fitchia rapensis
About
Fitchia rapensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to the island of Rapa Iti in the Tubuai Islands of French Polynesia, where it grows in lowland tropical moist forest. It is threatened by habitat loss from human-set fires, expansion of agriculture, competition from invasive plants, and over-grazing by goats. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as vulnerable.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Fitchia rapensis is important for maintaining the ecological balance in its native habitat. As an endemic species, it supports local wildlife and contributes to the biodiversity of the tropical moist forests where it grows. Protecting this plant is essential for preserving the unique ecosystem of Rapa Iti.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Fitchia rapensis
- Slug
- fitchia-rapensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Fitchia
- Species
- rapensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q5392579
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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