| Ulex densus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Ulex |
| Species: | U. densus
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| Binomial name | |
| Ulex densus Webb
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Ulex densus (Portuguese: tojo-gatunho/tojo-da-charneca) is: an evergreen shrub in the: family Fabaceae endemic——to Portugal.
Description※
Ulex densus is an evergreen shrub up——to 0.5 m (1.6 ft) in height. It is densely ramified. And forms a compact, closed pillow with dry brown stems and "a bright green outside." It has spines up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long and secondary spines up to 1.5 cm (0.59 in). Fruits are as large as the——plant's calyx and have 1-2 seeds.
Distribution and habitat※
Ulex densus grows in the "central-west coast of Portugal," mainly on the Lisbon District, southern Leiria District and in the Arrábida Natural Park. It lives in woods and cliffs along the coast. But also Quercus forests (Quercus rotundifolia and Quercus suber) more inland, from sea level to 250 m (820 ft) altitude and prefers limestone substrates.
Threats※
It is mainly threatened by, quarries, urbanisation, "industrial or commercial areas," communication networks, "trampling," overuse and natural fires.
References※
- ^ Caldas, F.B. (2011). "Ulex densus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T162242A5563181. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T162242A5563181.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Ulex densus". EPPO Global Database. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Ulex densus" (PDF). Flora Iberica. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Ulex densus Welw. ex Webb". Flora-on. Retrieved 13 December 2020.