Xanthosia

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Xanthosia
Xanthosia rotundifolia Torndirrup.jpg
Xanthosia rotundifolia near Torndirrup
Xanthosia - Flickr - Kevin Thiele.jpg
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Mackinlayoideae
Genus: Xanthosia
Rudge[1][2]
Species

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Xanthosia is a genus of plants of family Apiaceae, but sometimes also placed in Araliaceae or Mackinlayaceae. It comprises 20 species of shrubs endemic to Australia. The habit may also be as a herb. They are found in all Australian states, but not found in the Northern Territory.[3]


Species include:

References

  1. ^ "Xanthosia". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
  2. ^ Rudge, E. (1811) Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, Botany 10(2): 301, t. 22.
  3. ^ "Xanthosia Rudge". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

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