Glionnetia

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Glionnetia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Subfamily: Ixoroideae
Genus: Glionnetia
Tirveng.
Species:
G. sericea
Binomial name
Glionnetia sericea
(Baker) Tirveng.
Synonyms[2]

Ixora sericea Baker
Randia sericea (Baker) Hemsl.

Glionnetia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. The genus contains only one species, viz. Glionnetia sericea, which is endemic to Mahé and Silhouette Island in the Seychelles.[3] The species thrives mainly on high ridges in the mountains and it does not seem to grow well at lower altitudes.[4] Glionnetia sericea is a small flower with paniculate terminal inflorescences and it has capsules that are dispersed by wind.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ismail, S.; Huber, M.J.; Mougal, J. (2011). "Glionnetia sericea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T33551A9792468. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T33551A9792468.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Glionnetia sericea (Baker) Tirveng". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Glionnetia in the World Checklist of Rubiaceae". Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  4. ^ a b Razafimandimbison S, Kainulainen K, Wong KM, Beaver K, Bremer B (2011). "Molecular support for a basal grade of morphologically distinct, monotypic genera in the species-rich Vanguerieae alliance (Rubiaceae, Ixoroideae): its systematic and conservation implications". Taxon. 60 (4): 941–952. doi:10.1002/tax.604001.