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 | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| 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] | |
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References
edit- 1 2 "Ixanthus Griseb". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Ixanthus Griseb". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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