In this article we will talk about Plagianthus, a topic that has been the subject of interest and debate over the years. Plagianthus is a concept widely discussed in contemporary society, and its relevance has been manifested in different areas of study. From history to psychology, science and popular culture, Plagianthus has captured the attention of academics, experts and the general public. Throughout this article, we will explore the origins, meanings and repercussions of Plagianthus, as well as its impact on today's society.
Plagianthus | |
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Plagianthus divaricatus, illustration with analysis by William Jackson Hooker | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Subfamily: | Malvoideae |
Tribe: | Malveae |
Genus: | Plagianthus J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. |
Type species | |
Plagianthus divaricatus | |
Species | |
Synonyms | |
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Plagianthus is a genus of flowering plants confined to New Zealand and the Chatham Islands. The familial placement of the genus was controversial for many years, but modern genetic studies show it definitely belongs in the Malvaceae subfamily Malvoideae. The name means "slanted flowers".
The type species P. divaricatus is a divaricate shrub which grows at the edges of salt marshes. The other species, P. regius is a tree which in juvenile stage may be divaricate (subsp. regius) or not (subsp. chathamica).
These are the only species recognized currently. In the past, species from related genera such as Hoheria (New Zealand), Asterotrichion, Lawrencia and Gynatrix (Australia) were sometimes assigned to the genus. Instead, all these genera are now grouped in an informal "Plagianthus alliance".
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