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Spathantheum

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Subfamily
  
Aroideae

Higher classification
  
Arum

Order
  
Alismatales

Family
  
Araceae

Tribe
  
Spathicarpeae

Rank
  
Genus

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Similar
  
Taccarum, Synandrospadix, Pseudohydrosme, Ulearum, Protarum

Spathantheum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. The genus contains two species, Spathantheum fallax and Spathantheum orbignyanum. Spathantheum is believed to be closely related to Spathicarpa. The genus is endemic to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina and is found growing in grasslands in rocky soil.

Species
  1. Spathantheum fallax Hett., Ibisch & E.G.Gonç. - Bolivia
  2. Spathantheum orbignyanum Schott - Peru, northwestern Argentina, Bolivia
formerly included
  • Spathantheum intermedium Bogner = Gorgonidium intermedium (Bogner) E.G.Gonç

    • References

    Spathantheum Wikipedia
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