Sciaphila

Sciaphila
Sciaphila secundiflora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Pandanales
Family: Triuridaceae
Genus: Sciaphila
Blume
Type species
Sciaphila tenella
Blume
Synonyms[1]
  • Aphylleia Champ.
  • Hyalisma Champ.
  • Lilicella Rich. ex Baill.
  • Andruris Schltr.
  • Parexuris Nakai & Maek.

Sciaphila is a genus of mycoheterotrophic plants in the family Triuridaceae. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, found in Africa, China, Japan, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Latin America (from southern Mexico to Brazil) and on various islands Pacific Islands.[1]

Species

Many species names have been proposed, including some for taxa now transferred to other genera. The following are accepted as member of Sciaphila:[1]

References

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