Klackenbergia

Klackenbergia
Klackenbergia stricta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Gentianaceae
Tribe:	Exaceae
Genus:	Klackenbergia Kissling
Type species
Klackenbergia stricta (Schinz) Kissling

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-).^{[ citation needed ]}

Species

• Klackenbergia stricta (Schinz) Kissling
• Klackenbergia condensata (Klack.) Kissling

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.