Tetradoxa
| Tetradoxa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Adoxaceae |
| Genus: | C.Y.Wu |
| Species: | T. omeiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Tetradoxa omeiensis (Hara) C.Y.Wu
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Tetradoxa is a monotypic genus in the family Adoxaceae containing the single species Tetradoxa omeiensis. It is sometimes included in the genus Adoxa.[2] It is endemic to China, where it is known only from Sichuan.[1]
This species has a stem 10 to 20 centimeters long with a few basal leaves and one pair of oppositely arranged stem leaves. It produces an inflorescence of 3 to 5 yellow-green flowers.[2]
References
- ^ a b China Plant Specialist Group (2004). "Tetradoxa omeiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46399A11049629. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46399A11049629.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Adoxa omeiensis. Flora of China.