Claim · model-written summary
Krenakanthus and Orthocryptanthus, previously subgenera of Orthophytum, were given generic status.
- Taxon
- BromeliaceaeBromeliaceaet0
- Outcome
- generic statuse0
Not reportedMaterialGeneCompoundOrgan / stageInteractorInteractor roleSecond interactorSecond interactor roleTreatmentComparatorSettingDirectionValueQualifier
Verbatim
t0“Bromeliaceae”
e0“generic status for Krenakanthus and Orthocryptanthus previously conceived as subgenera of Orthophytum”
Title
ELTON M. C. LEME; GEORG ZIZKA; EVERTON HILO DE SOUZA; et al. Phytotaxa 2022. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.544.2.2
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- Observation An integrative approach combining multiple traits and critical assessment of diagnostic characters was useful for establishing the new monophyletic genera.