Sections and series in Tradescantia. American Commelinaceae. IX

A sectional classification of Tradescantia L. proposed to supersede that of C. B. Clarke. Eight sections are recognized and the principal section, sect. Tradescantia, is further divided into four series. The species included in each section are listed.

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Published in:Kew bulletin 1980, Vol.35 (2), p.437-442
Main Author: Hunt, D.R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
america
Biological taxonomies
Bracts
Calyx
Inflorescences
Petals
plant taxonomy
Stamens
Stems
Tradescantia
Waterfalls
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Summary:A sectional classification of Tradescantia L. proposed to supersede that of C. B. Clarke. Eight sections are recognized and the principal section, sect. Tradescantia, is further divided into four series. The species included in each section are listed.
ISSN:0075-5974
1874-933X
DOI:10.2307/4114596