Biology:Phyllis viscosa

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Short description: Species of plant

Phyllis viscosa
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Phyllis
Species:
P. viscosa
Binomial name
Phyllis viscosa
Webb & Berthel.

Phyllis viscosa is similar to Phyllis nobla of the same genus. However, it is smaller with narrow, sticky leaves and short, dense inflorescence.[1]

Distribution

Tenerife: W, region, Los Silos, Cuevas Negras, Montes de Teno, Masca etc., cliffs in the lower zone up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) at Cumbre de Masca.[2]

References

  1. Wild Flowers of the Canary Islands, by David Bramwell MSc., PhD., Zoë I. Bramwell BSc. Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd, London and Burford, 1974. ISBN:0-85950-0101
  2. Bramwell, D.; Bramwell, Z. (2001). Wild flowers of the Canary Islands. Madrid, Spain: Editorial Rueda. ISBN:84-7207-129-4.

Wikidata ☰ Q6074582 entry