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Malesherbia bracteata

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Malesherbia bracteata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Passifloraceae
Genus: Malesherbia
Species:
M. bracteata
Binomial name
Malesherbia bracteata
Range of M. bracteata as of 2023

Malesherbia bracteata is a perennial herb in Malesherbia (Passifloraceae). M. bracteata var. bracteata found in the deserts of the Andes and Coquimbo,[1] while M. bracteata var. campanulata is only found around Embalse La Laguna.[2] Malesherbia bracteata can grow up to 18mm and has white flowers.[3] Variety campanulata differs from variety bracteata in terms of leaf shape, floral cup, and stipules.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Malesherbia bracteata Phil. var bracteata | The Endemic Plants of Chile". chileanendemics.rbge.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  2. ^ a b "Malesherbia bracteata var. campanulata (Ricardi) Bull-Hereñu | The Endemic Plants of Chile". chileanendemics.rbge.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  3. ^ a b Bull-Hereñu, Kester (2020). "Notas acerca de la nueva clasificación de Malesherbia Ruiz & Pav. (Passifloraceae) para Chile". Chloris Chilensis. 23 (2): 1–30.