Klackenbergia
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]
| Klackenbergia | |
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| Klackenbergia stricta | |
Scientific classification  | |
| 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 | |
The genus is named after Jens Klackenberg (1951-).[3]
Species
- Klackenbergia stricta (Schinz) Kissling
- Klackenbergia condensata (Klack.) Kissling
References
- 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.
- 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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