Ledothamnus Explained

Ledothamnus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae.^[1] Its native range is Northern South America to Northern Brazil.

In 2012, the new tribe Bryantheae was proposed based on genetic analysis, containing the genera Bryanthus and Ledothamnus.^[2]

Species:

• Ledothamnus atroadenus
• Ledothamnus decumbens
• Ledothamnus guyanensis
• Ledothamnus jauaensis
• Ledothamnus luteus
• Ledothamnus parviflorus
• Ledothamnus sessiliflorus

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ledothamnus Meisn. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . Plants of the World Online . 16 May 2021 . en.
2. Gillespie. Emily L.. Kron. Kathleen A.. 2012-03-01. A new tribe, Bryantheae (Ericoideae: Ericaceae), composed of disjunct genera from South America and Japan. Brittonia. en. 64. 1. 73–75. 10.1007/s12228-011-9217-x. 2012Britt..64...73G . 16485838. 1938-436X.