Biology:Klackenbergia

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants

Klackenbergia
Klackenbergia stricta.JPG
Klackenbergia stricta
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Gentianaceae
Tribe: Exaceae
Genus: Klackenbergia
Kissling
Type species
Klackenbergia stricta
(Schinz) Kissling

Klackenbergia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae) and the tribe Exaceae.[1] It only contains two species, both endemic to Madagascar . They are notable for their inflorescence with characteristic long bracts and bracteoles and sub-sessile flowers arranged in axillary fascicules at each node.[2]

The genus is named after Jens Klackenberg (1951-).[3]

Species

  • Klackenbergia stricta (Schinz) Kissling
  • Klackenbergia condensata (Klack.) Kissling

References

  1. Kissling, Jonathan; Yuan, Yong-Ming; Küpfer, Philippe; Mansion, Guilhem (2009). "The polyphyletic genus Sebaea (Gentianaceae): A step forward in understanding the morphological and karyological evolution of the Exaceae". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 53 (3): 734–748. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2009.07.025. PMID 19646540. 
  2. Kissling, Jonathan; Buerki, Sven; Mansion, Guilhem (2009). "Klackenbergia (Gentianaceae – Exaceae), a new endemic genus from Madagascar". Taxon 58 (3): 907–912. doi:10.1002/tax.583018. 
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Wikidata ☰ Q15962228 entry