Weldenia
Weldenia is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, first described in 1829. It has one single species: Weldenia candida,[3] which grows originally in Mexico and Guatemala.[1][4][5]
| Weldenia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Subfamily: | Commelinoideae |
| Tribe: | Tradescantieae |
| Subtribe: | Thyrsanthemineae |
| Genus: | Weldenia Schult.f. |
| Species: | W. candida |
| Binomial name | |
| Weldenia candida | |
| Synonyms[1][2] | |
References
- "Weldenia". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Retrieved 25 August 2009.
- "Weldenia candida". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- The International Plant Names Index
- Davidse, G., M. Sousa Sánchez & A.O. Chater. 1994. Alismataceae a Cyperaceae. 6: i–xvi, 1–543. In G. Davidse, M. Sousa Sánchez & A.O. Chater (eds.) Flora Mesoamericana. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, D. F.
- Standley, P. C. & J. A. Steyermark. 1952. Commelinaceae. 24(3): 1–42. In P. C. Standley & J. A. Steyermark (eds.) Flora de Guatemala, Part III, Fieldiana, Botany. Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago.
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