Thelionema

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Thelionema
Thelionema grande
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Subfamily: Hemerocallidoideae
Genus: Thelionema
R.J.F.Hend.[1]
Species

See text.

Thelionema is a small genus of tufted perennials in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae.[2] All three species, which were previously placed in the genus Stypandra, are native to Australia.[3] These are:

  • Thelionema caespitosum (R.Br.) R.J.F.Hend. - Tufted Blue-lily
  • Thelionema grande (C.T.White) R.J.F.Hend.
  • Thelionema umbellatum (R.Br.) R.J.F.Hend.

References

  1. "Thelionema". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2009-07-05. 
  2. Stevens, P.F. (2001 onwards), Angiosperm Phylogeny Website: Asparagales: Hemerocalloideae 
  3. "Thelionema". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust. Retrieved 2009-07-05. 


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