Klackenbergia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family (
Gentianaceae) and the tribe Exaceae. It only contains two species, both endemic to
Madagascar. They are notable for their
inflorescence with characteristic long
bract
In botany, a bract is a modified or specialized leaf, especially one associated with a reproductive structure such as a flower, inflorescence axis or cone scale. Bracts are usually different from foliage leaves. They may be smaller, larger, or of ...
s and
bract
In botany, a bract is a modified or specialized leaf, especially one associated with a reproductive structure such as a flower, inflorescence axis or cone scale. Bracts are usually different from foliage leaves. They may be smaller, larger, or of ...
eoles and
sub-sessile flowers arranged in axillary fascicules at each
node.
The genus is named after Jens Klackenberg (1951-).
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Species
* ''
Klackenbergia stricta'' (Schinz) Kissling
* ''
Klackenbergia condensata'' (Klack.) Kissling
References
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Gentianaceae genera
Gentianaceae