Adoxa is the type genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. It contains four species, including the moschatel (A. moschatellina).[1][2]
- Adoxa corydalifolia (C.Y.Wu, Z.L.Wu & R.F.Huang) Christenh. & Byng
- Adoxa moschatellina L.
- Adoxa omeiensis H.Hara
- Adoxa xizangensis G.Yao
The genus was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 in Species Plantarum.[1] The family Adoxaceae is named after the genus.
References
- ^ a b c d “Adoxa L.” Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ “Adoxa L.” World Flora Online. Retrieved 16 March 2026.