''Blackstonia'' is a
genus of
flowering plants of the family
Gentianaceae, native to Europe and to nearby regions of Asia and Africa. Its best known species is its type species, ''
Blackstonia perfoliata
''Blackstonia perfoliata'' or yellow-wort is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae found around the Mediterranean Basin, but extending into northwestern Europe.
Description
Yellow-wort grows tall, with stiff, branching stems. ...
'', the yellow-wort.
The genus is named after the English botanical writer John Blackstone (1712-1753).
Species
Species currently accepted by
The Plant List
The Plant List was a list of botanical names of species of plants created by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Missouri Botanical Garden and launched in 2010. It was intended to be a comprehensive record of all known names of plant species ...
are as follows:
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Blackstonia acuminata'' (Koch & Ziz) Domin
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Blackstonia grandiflora'' (Viv.) Maire
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Blackstonia imperfoliata'' (L.f.) Samp.
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Blackstonia perfoliata
''Blackstonia perfoliata'' or yellow-wort is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae found around the Mediterranean Basin, but extending into northwestern Europe.
Description
Yellow-wort grows tall, with stiff, branching stems. ...
'' (L.) Huds.
References
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Gentianaceae genera
Gentianaceae