Dichorisandra

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Dichorisandra
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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora growing at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Subfamily: Commelinoideae
Tribe: Tradescantieae
Subtribe: Dichorisandrinae
Genus: Dichorisandra
J.C.Mikan, 1820
Type species
D. thyrsiflora
Synonyms[1]
  • Stickmannia Neck.
  • Petaloxis Raf.

Dichorisandra is a genus of perennial monocotyledonous flowering plants in the dayflower family (Commelinaceae). It is found in the Neotropics.[1] The genus is characterised by its slightly zygomorphic flowers with large anthers usually releasing pollen by means of pores at the apex, as well as by its seeds that are embedded in a red or sometimes white aril, and tubers that often form at the tips of the roots.[2] Both morphology and an analysis of DNA sequences indicate it is very closely related to the genus Siderasis.[3]

Species[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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