Stemonaceae
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 Croomia heterosepala
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Stemonaceae is a family of flowering plants, consisting of three or four genera with between 25-35 species. The APG II system places it in the order Pandanales, in the monocots. The family is native to southeastern Asia and northern Australasia, with one species in North America.
- Genera
- Croomia Torr.
- Stemona Lour.
- Stichoneuron Hook.f.
- Pentastemona Steenis (sometimes placed in its own family, Pentastemonaceae)
The placement of the genus Pentastemona is a matter of some controversy; it may or may not form its own family.
[edit] References
- Stemonaceae in L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz (1992 onwards), The families of flowering plants
- Pentastemonaceae in L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz (1992 onwards), The families of flowering plants
- Flora of China: Stemonaceae
- Flora of North America: Stemonaceae
- NCBI Taxonomy Browser: Stemonaceae
- CSDL, Texas: Stemonaceae
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