Polydora (plant)

Polydora is a genus of plants belonging to the family Asteraceae,[1] consisting of some 8 species.[2] The genus is related to Vernonia and is native to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Polydora
Polydora poskeana in South Africa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Vernonioideae
Tribe: Vernonieae
Genus: Polydora
Fenzl
Species

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Species

  • Polydora angustifolia (Steetz) H.Rob.
  • Polydora bainesii (Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob.
  • Polydora chloropappa (Baker) H.Rob.
  • Polydora jelfiae (S.Moore) H.Rob.
  • Polydora poskeana (Vatke & Hildebr.) H.Rob.
  • Polydora serratuloides (DC.) H.Rob.
  • Polydora steetziana (Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob.
  • Polydora sylvicola (G.V.Pope) H.Rob.

References

  1. "Genus: Polydora Fenzl". GRIN Taxonomy for Plants. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), US Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  2. "Polydora". The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Retrieved 1 April 2014.


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