Medeoloideae

The Medeoloideae (syn. Medeoleae) are a subfamily of monocotyledon perennial, herbaceous mainly bulbous flowering plants in the lily family, Liliaceae.

Medeoloideae
Medeola virginiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Liliaceae
Subfamily:
Medeoloideae

Synonyms

Medeoleae Benth.

Description

The Medeoleae are characterised by rhizomatous stems, inconspicuous flowers, the formation of berries that are animal dispersed and broad reticulate-veined leaves.[1]

Taxonomy

In the most recent taxonomy of the AP Web system, this subfamily has been downgraded to a tribe, Medeoleae, within the subfamily Lilioideae. [2]

The taxon includes two genera;

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References
  1. Rina Kamenetsky, Hiroshi Okubo, ed. (2012). Ornamental Geophytes: From Basic Science to Sustainable Production. CRC Press. ISBN 1-4398-4924-2.
  2. Stevens, P. F. (2001–2012). "Liliaceae". Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 12, September 28, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.


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