Lisianthius

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Lisianthius
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Gentianaceae
Genus: Lisianthius
P.Browne

Lisianthius is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Gentianaceae. [1]

Its native range is Mexico to Colombia, Caribbean. [1]

Species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Lisianthius P.Browne | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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