Polianthes | |
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Polianthes tuberosa | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Agavoideae |
Genus: |
Polianthes L. |
Synonyms | |
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Polianthes /ˌpɒliˈænθiːz/ is a genus of plants in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It includes tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa), a plant that is commonly used in perfume making. Both Polianthes and the related genus Manfreda are included in Agave by some sources.
All the species are endemic to Mexico although Polianthes tuberosa has become naturalized in other places.