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Celosia patentiloba

Celosia patentiloba

Mozambique
Status
Extinct

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
C3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Type TANZANIA • Newala; alt. 670 m [2200 ft]; 9 Apr. 1959; W. Hay 61; holotype: K (2 sheets). Additional collection studied MOZAMBIQUE • Cabo Delgado Prov., Mueda District; 11 ° 31.822 ʹ S, 39 ° 26.504 ʹ E; alt. 947 m; 10 Sept. 2009; A. Banze 106; K, LMA.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Celosia patentiloba is officially designated as Extinct. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of c3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 150 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Celosia patentiloba.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMozambique
Habitat RangeForest, Mountain
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusExtinct
ScientificCelosia patentiloba
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyAmaranthaceae