Tricoryne

Tricoryne
Tricoryne elatior
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Subfamily: Hemerocallidoideae
Genus: Tricoryne
R.Br.

Tricoryne is a genus of perennial herbs in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae.[1] All species are native to Australia with two species extending to New Guinea; within Australia they occur in all 6 states and the Northern Territory.[2]

Species[3][4]
  1. Tricoryne anceps R.Br. - New Guinea, Queensland
  2. Tricoryne corynothecoides Keighery - Western Australia
  3. Tricoryne elatior R.Br. - Yellow Rush-lily - all 6 states plus Northern Territory
  4. Tricoryne humilis Endl. - Western Australia
  5. Tricoryne muricata Baker - Queensland
  6. Tricoryne platyptera Rchb.f - New Guinea, Queensland
  7. Tricoryne simplex R.Br. - New South Wales
  8. Tricoryne tenella R.Br. - Mallee Rush-lily - Western Australia, South Australia (including Kangaroo Island)

References

  1. ↑ Stevens, P.F., Angiosperm Phylogeny Website: Asparagales: Hemerocalloideae
  2. ↑ McCune, S. & D.W. Hardin. "Genus Tricoryne". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  3. ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  4. ↑ "Tricoryne". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2008-09-10.


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