Drimys
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Drimys is a genus of seven species of woody evergreen flowering plants, in the family Winteraceae. The species are native to the Neotropics, ranging from southern Mexico to the southern tip of South America.[1] They are primitive dicots, associated with the humid temperate Antarctic flora of the Southern Hemisphere, which evolved millions of years ago on the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. Members of the family generally have aromatic bark and leaves, and some are used to extract essential oils.
Species
Seven species are currently accepted.[1]
- Drimys andina (Reiche) R.A.Rodr. & Quez.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (syn. D. winteri var. andina) – southern and central Chile and adjacent Argentina
- Drimys angustifolia MiersScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – southern Brazil
- Drimys brasiliensis MiersScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – eastern and southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia
- Drimys confertifolia Phil.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – Juan Fernández Islands
- Drimys granadensis L.f.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – southern Mexico south to Peru
- Drimys roraimensis (A.C.Sm.) Ehrend., Silberb.-Gottsb. & Gottsb.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – southern Venezuela and northern Brazil, possibly western Guyana
- Drimys winteri J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – southern and central Chile, southwestern Argentina
D. confertifolia is endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands, 670 km off the Chilean coast, where it forms a dominant tree in the tall lowland forests and lower montane forests of the islands.
The genus formerly included a number of species from Australasia, including Tasmanian pepper (D. lanceolata). Recent botanical studies have led to a growing consensus of botanists to split the genus into two, with the Neotropical species remaining in genus Drimys, and the Australasian species classified in genus Tasmannia.[2]
References
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- ↑ a b Drimys J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. Plants of the World Online, Kew Science. Accessed 24 April 2022.
- ↑ Doust, Andrew N. and Drinnan, Andrew N. 2004. Floral development and molecular phylogeny support the generic status of Tasmannia (Winteraceae). American Journal of Botany 91: 321-331, available online (pdf).
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