Cearanthes

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Cearanthes is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae.[1] The only species in this genus is Cearanthes fuscoviolacea Ravenna, which is endemic to Northeastern Brazil.[1]

Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Asparagales
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Cearanthes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Tribe: Griffineae
Genus: Cearanthes
Ravenna[1]
Species:
C. fuscoviolacea
Binomial name
Cearanthes fuscoviolacea
Ravenna[1]
Cearanthes fuscoviolacea is endemic to Northeast Brazil[1]
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Description

Vegetative characteristics

Cearanthes fuscoviolacea is a terrestrial herb with 3-4.5 cm long bulbs.[2]

Generative characteristics

The androecium consists of 6 stamens.[2]

Taxonomy

Publication

The genus Cearanthes Ravenna, as well as its sole species Cearanthes fuscoviolacea Ravenna, was first published by Pierfelice Ravenna in 2000.[1]

Tribe

Cearanthes is included in the tribe Griffineae.[3]

Etymology

The generic name Cearanthes means "flower of Ceará".[4] The specific epithet fuscoviolacea, from the Latin fuscus meaning dark, and violaceus meaning violet,[5] means dark purple. It refers to the floral colouration.

Conservation

It is an endangered species.[4]

References

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