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Tapeinosperma

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Tapeinosperma
Tapeinosperma repandulum in Australia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Subfamily: Myrsinoideae
Genus: Tapeinosperma
Hook.f.[1]

Tapeinosperma is a genus of plants in the family Primulaceae (formerly Myrsinaceae). It occurs in Australia, New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji. It is morphologically close to Discocalyx.[2]

Species[edit]

As of June 2024, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Tapeinosperma". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  2. ^ Smith, A. C. (1973). Studies of Pacific island plants, XXV. The Myrsinaceae of the Fijian region. Journal of the Arnold Arboretum, 54(2), 228-292.