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Polystemma

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Polystemma
Polystemma guatemalense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Tribe: Asclepiadeae
Genus: Polystemma
Decne.[1]
Species

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Polystemma is a genus of flowering plants of the family Apocynaceae first established as a genus in 1844.[1][2] It is native to Mexico and Central America.[1][3][4][5]

Species

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As of November 2023, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Polystemma Decne." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  2. ^ Decaisne, Joseph. 1844. Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis 8: 602 in Latin
  3. ^ Davidse, G., M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera. 2009. Cucurbitaceae a Polemoniaceae. 4(1): i–xvi, 1–855. In G. Davidse, M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera (eds.) Flora Mesoamericana. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México
  4. ^ Stevens, W. D. 2005. New and interesting milkweeds (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae). Novon 15(4): 602–619
  5. ^ García-Mendoza, A. J. & J A. Meave. 2011. Diversidad Florística de Oaxaca: de Musgos a Angispermas1–351. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria