Biology:Esterhazya

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Esterhazya
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Orobanchaceae
Genus: Esterhazya
J.C.Mikan

Esterhazya is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Orobanchaceae.[1]

It is native to Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.[1]

Its genus name of Esterhazya is in honour of Hungarian Nikolaus II, Prince Esterházy (1765–1833),[2] and it was first published and described in Del. Fl. Faun. Bras. on table 5 in 1820.[1]

Known species:[1]

  • Esterhazya caesarea (Cham. & Schltdl.) V.C.Souza
  • Esterhazya eitenorum Barringer
  • Esterhazya macrodonta (Cham.) Benth.
  • Esterhazya nanuzae V.C.Souza
  • Esterhazya splendida J.C.Mikan
  • Esterhazya triflora R.B.Moura & R.J.V.Alves

References

Wikidata ☰ Q8843239 entry