Harperocallis robustior
| Harperocallis robustior | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Tofieldiaceae |
| Genus: | Harperocallis |
| Species: | H. robustior |
| Binomial name | |
| Harperocallis robustior | |
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Harperocallis robustior is a species of flowering plant in the family Tofieldiaceae. It is a rhizomatous plant native to Venezuela. The species was described in 1951, and was moved to its current genus in 2013.
Taxonomy
In 1951, Julian Alfred Steyermark described Tofieldia sessiliflora var. robustior, a synonym of Harperocallis robustior. In 1991, Robert William Cruden described the taxon as a species, and placed it in the genus Isidrogalvia.[1] The species was known as Isidrogalvia robustior until 2013, when it was moved to the genus Harperocallis.[2]
Distribution
Harperocallis robustior is native to the montane tropical biome of Venezuela.[1] It is present in the states of Lara, Mérida, and Trujillo, at elevations of 2,200–3,700 metres (7,200–12,100 ft).[2]
Description
Harperocallis robustior is a rhizomatous plant with underground storage organs.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Harperocallis robustior". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- 1 2 Campbell, Lisa M.; Dorr, Laurence J. (9 May 2013). "A synopsis of Harperocallis (Tofieldiaceae, Alismatales) with ten new combinations". PhytoKeys. 21: 37–52. doi:10.3897/phytokeys.21.4859. PMC 3689118. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
External links
Data related to Harperocallis robustior at Wikispecies