Adenolisianthus

Adenolisianthus is a plant genus in the gentian family (Gentianaceae), tribe Helieae. The name of the genus is derived from Greek roots meaning "gland-bearing and smooth flower". Only one species, Adenolisianthus arboreus, has been classified as part of this genus. It was first published in H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 98 (1895).[1]

Adenolisianthus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Gentianaceae
Tribe: Helieae
Genus: Adenolisianthus
Gilg
Species:
A. arboreus
Binomial name
Adenolisianthus arboreus
(Spruce ex Progel) Gilg

Habitat

Adenolisianthus arboreus is found in the river basins of the Rio Negro and the Rio Vaupes. Its area of distribution covers northwestern Brazil and the southern parts of Venezuela and Colombia. Adenolisianthus' primary habitat is lowland, white-sand savanna. It is found in the elevations between 0-800 meters. It is native to the Colombian departments of Amazonas, Caquetá, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, and Vaupés.[1]

References
  1. "Adenolisianthus arboreus (Spruce ex Progel) Gilg | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-10-12.


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