Croomia

Croomia is a genus of primitive angiosperm herbs in the Stemonaceae family, first described as a genus in 1840.[2][3]

Croomia
Croomia heterosepala flower
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Pandanales
Family: Stemonaceae
Genus: Croomia
Torr.
Synonyms[1]

Taxonomy

Once included in its own family, Croomiaceae, Croomia has also previously been included in Dioscoreaceae.[4]

Subdivision

About six species.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Croomia is native to China, Japan, and the southeastern United States.[1] The plants grow in moist, shady woods. Their small flowers are borne beneath the leaves.[6][7]

References

Bibliography

  • Dahlgren, Rolf; Clifford, H. T. (1982). The monocotyledons: A comparative study. London and New York: Academic Press.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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