Melasphaerula

Taxonavigation

Taxonavigation: Asparagales
Classification System: APG IV Superregnum: Eukaryota Regnum: Plantae Cladus: Angiosperms Cladus: Monocots Ordo: Asparagales

Familia: Iridaceae
Subfamilia: Crocoideae
Tribus: Gladioleae
Genus: Melasphaerula
Species: M. graminea

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Unresolved names: M. ramosa

Name

Melasphaerula Ker Gawl., Bot. Mag. 17: t. 615 (1803)

Synonyms

• Heterotypic
  • Phalangium Burm.f., Fl. Indica, Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 3 (1768), sensu auct.
  • Diasia DC., Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 3: 151 (1803)

Distribution

Native distribution areas:
Continental: Africa Regional: Southern Africa Cape Provinces, Namibia References: Brummitt, R.K. 2001. TDWG – World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions, 2nd Edition

References

Primary references

• Ker Gawler, J.B. (1803) Botanical Magazine 17: t. 615. BHL

Additional references

• Innes, C. (1985). The World of Iridaceae: 1-407. Holly Gare International Ltd., Ashington.

Links

• Govaerts, R. et al. 2015. Melasphaerula in Kew Science Plants of the World Online. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published online. Accessed: 2015 Nov. 27. Reference page. 
• International Plant Names Index. 2015. Melasphaerula. Published online. Accessed: Nov. 27 2015.
• Tropicos.org 2015. Melasphaerula. Missouri Botanical Garden. Published online. Accessed: 27 Nov. 2015.

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