Bryanthus

In today's world, Bryanthus plays a fundamental role in different aspects of society. From its impact on the economy to its influence on culture and politics, Bryanthus has been the subject of analysis and debate in different areas. Over time, interest in Bryanthus has been steadily increasing, and its relevance remains a hot topic today. In this article, we will explore different perspectives and approaches related to Bryanthus, with the aim of thoroughly examining its importance and understanding its role in our daily lives.

Bryanthus
plant with small green leaves and white flowers
Bryanthus gmelinii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Subfamily: Ericoideae
Tribe: Bryantheae
Genus: Bryanthus
S.G.Gmel.
Species:
B. musciformis
Binomial name
Bryanthus musciformis
(Poir.) Nakai
Synonyms
  • Andromeda musciformis Poir.
  • Andromeda bryantha L.
  • Bryanthus gmelinii D.Don
  • Erica bryantha Thunb.
  • Menziesia bryantha (L.) Sw.

Bryanthus is a monotypic genus of ornamental plant in the flowering plant family Ericaceae, with the sole species Bryanthus musciformis, native to Japan, Kamchatka, and the Kuril Islands. The genus was created in 1769. In 2012, the new tribe Bryantheae was proposed based on genetic analysis, containing the genera Bryanthus and Ledothamnus.

Former species

Species that have been placed in Bryanthus include:

References

  1. ^ a b "Bryanthus musciformis (Poir.) Nakai", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-11-19
  2. ^ a b "Bryanthus S.G.Gmel.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-11-19
  3. ^ "Bryanthus S.G.Gmel.", The International Plant Names Index, retrieved 2022-11-19
  4. ^ Gillespie, Emily L.; Kron, Kathleen A. (2012-03-01). "A new tribe, Bryantheae (Ericoideae: Ericaceae), composed of disjunct genera from South America and Japan". Brittonia. 64 (1): 73–75. doi:10.1007/s12228-011-9217-x. ISSN 1938-436X. S2CID 16485838.