Biology:Lalldhwojia

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Lalldhwojia
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Tribe: Tordylieae
Subtribe: Tordyliinae
Genus: Lalldhwojia
Farille

Lalldhwojia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae.[1] It is also within the tribe Tordylieae and subtribe Tordyliinae.

It is native to the Himalaya s mainly the regions of East Himalayas and Nepal.[1]

The genus name of Lalldhwojia is in honour of Lall Dhwoj (fl. 1927–1930), plant collector.[2] It was first described and published in Rev. Gén. Bot. Vol.91 on page 27 in 1984.[1]

Known species

According to Kew:[1]

  • Lalldhwojia acronemifolia (H.Wolff) M.F.Watson ex D.G.Long
  • Lalldhwojia cooperi Farille
  • Lalldhwojia pastinacifolia Pimenov & Kljuykov
  • Lalldhwojia staintonii Farille

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10316100 entry