Semele (plant)
Semele is a genus of flowering plants native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae).
| Semele | |
|---|---|
| Semele androgyna | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Semele Andrews |
| Synonyms | |
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Amphion Salisb. | |
Three species are recognized:
- Semele androgyna (L.) Kunth - Canary Islands and Madeira
- Semele gayae (Webb & Berthel.) Svent. & Kunkel - Gran Canaria
- Semele menezesii J.G.Costa - Madeira
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