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Ixanthus

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Ixanthus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Gentianaceae
Tribe: Chironieae
Subtribe: Chironiinae
Genus: Ixanthus
Griseb.
Species:
I. viscosus
Binomial name
Ixanthus viscosus
(Aiton) Griseb.
Synonyms[1]
  • Wildpretina Kuntze

Ixanthus is a monotypic plant genus in the family Gentianaceae.[1][2] The sole species, Ixanthus viscosus, is endemic to Canary Islands laurel fields and displays small yellow flowers when in bloom.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ixanthus Griseb". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ixanthus Griseb". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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