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Klackenbergia

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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

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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Klackenbergia: Brief Summary

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Klackenbergia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae) and the tribe Exaceae. 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.

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

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