| Gearum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Subfamily: | Aroideae |
| Tribe: | Spathicarpeae |
| Genus: | Gearum N.E.Br. |
| Species: | G. brasiliense |
| Binomial name | |
| Gearum brasiliense | |
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