Monophyllanthe | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Zingiberales |
Family: | Marantaceae |
Genus: | Monophyllanthe K.Schum |
Monophyllanthe is a genus of plants native to Brazil, Colombia, French Guinea and Suriname. [1] [2] It contains 2 recognized species:
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