| Rostkovia tristanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Juncaceae |
| Genus: | Rostkovia |
| Species: | R. tristanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Rostkovia tristanensis | |
Rostkovia tristanensis is a species offlowering plant in the familyJuncaceae, the rushes. It isendemic toTristan da Cunha, where it occurs only on the main island andGough Island. It grows inheath habitat withEmpetrum. It is not uncommon on Gough Island, but it is rarely seen in flower.[1]
