Dichopogon
| Dichopogon | |
|---|---|
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| Dichopogon capillipes | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Lomandroideae |
| Genus: |
Dichopogon Kunth |
| Synonyms | |
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Siona Salisb. |
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Siona Salisb.
Dichopogon is a genus of perennial herbs, native to Australia and New Guinea. It is included in the genus Arthropodium by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others. In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae (formerly the family Laxmanniaceae).
The name is derived from the Greek words δίχα (dicha, "duplicate") and πώγων (pogon, "barb").
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