Desmocladus

Desmocladus is a genus of herbs in the family Restionaceae, all species of which are endemic to Australia, and found in Western Australia and South Australia.[3] In this genus, the stems are the principal photosynthesizers.[4]

Desmocladus
Desmocladus flexuosus
Desmocladus sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Restionaceae
Genus: Desmocladus
Nees[1][2]
Species

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Synonyms[3]

Species include:[3]

References

  1. "Desmocladus". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. Endlicher, S.F.L. in Lehmann, J.G.C. (ed.) (1846), Xyridaceae. Plantae Preissianae 2(1): 56.
  3. Govaerts, R. et al. (2019) Plants of the world online: Desmocladus. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  4. "Desmocladus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Retrieved 23 January 2019.


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