Aeginetia flava is a plant in the broomrape family Orobanchaceae, native to Thailand. The specific epithet flava means 'yellow' or 'golden yellow', referring to the flowers.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus: | Aeginetia |
| Species: | A. flava
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Description
editAeginetia flava grows as a herb with stems 15–20 centimetres (6–8 in) tall. The flowers, solitary on the stem, feature bright yellow petals. The ovoid fruits are capsules measuring up to 1.4 cm (0.6 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editAeginetia flava is endemic to Thailand, where it is confined to Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary. Its habitat is in rainforest, at altitudes of 1,400–1,540 m (4,600–5,100 ft). In common with other species of its genus, Aeginetia flava is parasitic. In this population, it attaches to the roots of a Strobilanthes species.[2]
References
edit- ^ Parnell, J. (2012). "Aeginetia flava: a new and remarkable species of Aeginetia: Orobanchaceae from South-Eastern Thailand". Kew Bulletin. 67 (1): 81–84. doi:10.1007/s12225-012-9337-9. ISSN 0075-5974.
- ^ a b c d "Aeginetia flava". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
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