Catha (plant)
Catha is a genus of plants of the family Celastraceae.[1] It was described by Scottish botanist George Don in 1832.[2]
| Catha | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Catha edulis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Catha Don, 1832 |
Species
Three species of the genus are accepted.[1]
- Catha abbottii (A.E.van Wyk & M.Prins)[3]
- Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl., most commonly known as khat
- Catha transvaalensis (Codd)[4]
References
- "The Plant List - Angiosperms - Celastraceae - Catha". The Plant List. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- "Celastraceae - Catha (G.Don)". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- "Celastraceae - Catha abbottii A.E.van Wyk & M.Prins". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- "Celastraceae - Catha transvaalensis Codd". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
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