Kingdom Plantae Clade Monocots Family Asparagaceae Scientific name Bravoa geminiflora Rank Species | Clade Angiosperms Order Asparagales Subfamily Agavoideae Higher classification Bravoa | |
Similar Agavoideae, Agave bulliana, Asparagaceae | ||
Polianthes geminiflora is a species of plant in the Asparagaceae. It is native to central and southern Mexico but sometimes cultivated in other regions as an ornamental.Pacific Bulb Society In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae (formerly the family Agavaceae).
Varieties
Four varieties are widely recognized:
- Polianthes geminiflora var. clivicola McVaugh
- Polianthes geminiflora var. geminiflora
- Polianthes geminiflora var. graminifolia (Rose) McVaugh
- Polianthes geminiflora var. pueblensis E.Solano & García-Mend.
References
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