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Tuberose
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Polianthes tuberosa

TuberoseHerb

Polianthes tuberosa, the tuberose, is a perennial plant in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, extracts of which are used as a note in perfumery. Now widely grown as an ornamental plant, the species is native to Mexico.

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Polianthes tuberosa.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
SpeciesA. amica
Binomial NamePolianthes tuberosa
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameTuberose
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.