Kingdom Plantae Family Asteraceae Tribe Liabeae Higher classification Liabeae | Order Asterales Subfamily Cichorieae Scientific name Cacosmia Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Cacosmia hieronymi, Cacosmia harlingii | ||
Cacosmia is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. The genus is native to South America.
The genus name is derived from the Greek kakos ("bad, ugly") and -osma ("smell, stink, fragrant odour, scent, perfume").
- Cacosmia harlingii B.Nord. - Loja Province of Ecuador
- Cacosmia hieronymi H.Rob. - Ecuador (Loja Province, Azuay, Cañar)
- Cacosmia rugosa Kunth - Peru, Ecuador (Chimborazo, Imbabura, Loja Province, Azuay, Cañar)
References
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