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Lasianthus rhinophyllus

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Lasianthus rhinophyllus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Lasianthus
Species:
L. rhinophyllus
Binomial name
Lasianthus rhinophyllus
(Thwaites) Thwaites

Lasianthus rhinophyllus is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The name may also be spelt Lasianthus rhizophyllus.

Taxonomy

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There is some confusion over the spelling of the epithet. As of 15 March 2023, the International Plant Names Index has the spelling rhinophyllus,[2] whereas Plants of the World Online has rhizophyllus.[3]

References

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  1. ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Lasianthus rhinophyllus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32567A9710635. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32567A9710635.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Lasianthus rhinophyllus Thwaites". The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  3. ^ "Lasianthus rhizophyllus Thwaites". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-03-15.