Comptonella
| Comptonella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Subfamily: | Zanthoxyloideae |
| Genus: | Comptonella Baker f. |
Comptonella is a plant genus endemic to New Caledonia in the family Rutaceae (subfamily Rutoideae). Molecular phylogenetic analyses suggest that this genus is nested in Melicope.[1]
Species[edit]
As of 2022[update], Kew's Plants of the World Online accepts eight species in the genus Comptonella:[2]
- Comptonella baudouinii (Baill.) T.G.Hartley
- Comptonella drupacea (Labill.) Guillaumin
- Comptonella fruticosa T.G.Hartley
- Comptonella glabra T.G.Hartley
- Comptonella lactea (Baker f.) T.G.Hartley
- Comptonella microcarpa (G.Perkins) T.G.Hartley
- Comptonella oreophila (Guillaumin) T.G.Hartley
- Comptonella sessilifoliola (Guillaumin) T.G.Hartley
References[edit]
- ^ Appelhans, M. S., J. Wen, and W. L. Wagner. (2014) A Molecular Phylogeny of Acronychia, Euodia, Melicope and Relatives (Rutaceae) Reveals Polyphyletic Genera and Key Innovations for Species Richness.” Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 79 : 54–68.
- ^ "Comptonella Baker f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 June 2022.