Massonia

Massonia
Massonia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Scilloideae
Genus: Massonia
Type species
Massonia depressa
Species

About 6, see text

Massonia is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae native to southern Africa.[1] It is named after the Scottish botanist and gardener Francis Masson.[2]. There are 6 species in this genus: Massonia angustifolia, Massonia depressa, Massonia echinata, Massonia jasminiflora, Massonia pygmaea. It is classed as a cryptophyte.

References

  1. ^ Stevens, P.F. (2001 onwards), Angiosperm Phylogeny Website: Asparagales: Scilloideae, http://www.mobot.org/mobot/research/apweb/orders/asparagalesweb.htm#Hyacinthaceae 
  2. ^ Genaust, Helmut (1976). Etymologisches Wörterbuch der botanischen Pflanzennamen ISBN 3-7643-0755-2