Stemona (Stemonaceae)

Stemona

Stemona is a family of flowering plants notable for their unusual tuberous roots and simple, alternate leaves. The flowers, often small and inconspicuous, are adapted to thrive in shaded or wooded environments, reflecting an evolution towards optimizing light capture. The morphology of stemona supports survival under the canopy, enabling efficient use of limited sunlight and nutrients.

Scientific classification

Family

Stemona (Stemonaceae)

Order

Screwpines, stemona and allies

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