Perakanthus

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Perakanthus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Subfamily: Ixoroideae
Tribe: Vanguerieae
Genus: Perakanthus
Robyns ex Ridl. [1]
Species:
P. velutinus
Binomial name
Perakanthus velutinus

Perakanthus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. The sole species is Perakanthus velutinus, which is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Perakanthus velutinus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 4 January 2015.