Ixanthus

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.

Ixanthus
Scientific 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

References

  1. "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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