Polyspatha is a genus of perennial monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Commelinaceae. It is restricted to tropical Africa consists of three recognized species.[2]
The genus is characterised by its unique leaf-like bracts that subtend inflorescences (often called spathes), which are arranged oppositely up the flowering shoot. Plants in the genus also have white flowers, two carpels with one seed in each, and vegetative reproduction by stolons.[3] Along with most other genera of the Commelineae tribe with relatively few species, Polyspatha is found in tropical forest understories, and also in disturbed shady locations.[3][4]
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Data related to Polyspatha at WikispeciesPolyspatha is a genus of perennial monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Commelinaceae. It is restricted to tropical Africa consists of three recognized species.
The genus is characterised by its unique leaf-like bracts that subtend inflorescences (often called spathes), which are arranged oppositely up the flowering shoot. Plants in the genus also have white flowers, two carpels with one seed in each, and vegetative reproduction by stolons. Along with most other genera of the Commelineae tribe with relatively few species, Polyspatha is found in tropical forest understories, and also in disturbed shady locations.
Species Polyspatha paniculata Benth. - western + central Africa from Sierra Leone to Zaire + Tanzania Polyspatha oligospatha Faden - western + central Africa from Ivory Coast to Zaire + Sudan Polyspatha hirsuta Mildbr. - western + central Africa from Sierra Leone to Zaire + UgandaPolyspatha es un género de plantas con flores de la familia Commelinaceae. Comprende 4 especies descritas y de estas, solo 2 aceptadas.[1]
El género fue descrito por George Bentham y publicado en Niger Flora 543. 1849.[2] La especie tipo es: Polyspatha paniculata Benth.
A continuación se brinda un listado de las especies del género Polyspatha aceptadas hasta noviembre de 2013, ordenadas alfabéticamente. Para cada una se indica el nombre binomial seguido del autor, abreviado según las convenciones y usos.
Polyspatha es un género de plantas con flores de la familia Commelinaceae. Comprende 4 especies descritas y de estas, solo 2 aceptadas.
Polyspatha é um género botânico pertencente à família Commelinaceae[1].
Polyspatha é um género botânico pertencente à família Commelinaceae.
«Polyspatha — World Flora Online». www.worldfloraonline.org. Consultado em 19 de agosto de 2020Polyspatha là một chi thực vật có hoa trong họ Commelinaceae.[1]
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