Phemeranthus (fameflower) is a genus of flowering plants in the miner's lettuce family, Montiaceae, native to the Americas.[2] It is sometimes placed in Portulacaceae.[1] The name is derived from the Greek words εφήμερος (ephemeros), meaning "living for one day," and ἄνθος (anthos), meaning "flower."[2] Common names for the various species are often fame flower, rock rose, rock pink, and sand pink.[3]
Phemeranthus (fameflower) is a genus of flowering plants in the miner's lettuce family, Montiaceae, native to the Americas. It is sometimes placed in Portulacaceae. The name is derived from the Greek words εφήμερος (ephemeros), meaning "living for one day," and ἄνθος (anthos), meaning "flower." Common names for the various species are often fame flower, rock rose, rock pink, and sand pink.
Phemeranthus es un género de plantas de la familia Montiaceae. Es originario de Norteamérica.
Phemeranthus fue descrito por Constantine Samuel Rafinesque y publicado en Specchio delle Scienze 1: 86. 1814.[2] La especie tipo es: Phemeranthus teretifolius (Pursh) Raf.
A continuación se brinda un listado de las especies del género Phemeranthus aceptadas hasta mayo de 2012, ordenadas alfabéticamente. Para cada una se indica el nombre binomial seguido del autor, abreviado según las convenciones y usos:[3]
Phemeranthus es un género de plantas de la familia Montiaceae. Es originario de Norteamérica.
Phemeranthus[2] er ættkvísl plantna í Montiaceae, ættaðar frá Ameríku.[3] Hún var áður talin til Portulacaceae.[1] Nafnið er dregið af grísku orðunum εφήμερος (ephemeros), í merkingunni "liifir í einn dag," og ἄνθος (anthos), sem þýðir "blóm."[3][4]
Phemeranthus er ættkvísl plantna í Montiaceae, ættaðar frá Ameríku. Hún var áður talin til Portulacaceae. Nafnið er dregið af grísku orðunum εφήμερος (ephemeros), í merkingunni "liifir í einn dag," og ἄνθος (anthos), sem þýðir "blóm."