Floscopa

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Floscopa
Floscopa scandens.JPG
Floscopa scandens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
(unranked):
Commelinids
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Commelinaceae
Genus:
Floscopa

Synonyms [1]

Floscopa is a genus of plant in family Commelinaceae first described in 1790. It is widespread in tropical + subtropical areas: Africa, Madagascar, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, China, Queensland, Central + South America. [1] [2] [3]

Species [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ↑ Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 24 聚花草属 ju hua cao shu Floscopa Loureiro, Fl. Cochinch. 1: 189, 192. 1790.
  3. ↑ Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2015-08-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link). Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro


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