Melasphaerula

Classification System: APG IV

Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Monocots
Ordo: Asparagales

Familia: Iridaceae
Subfamilia: Crocoideae
Tribus: Gladioleae
Genus: Melasphaerula
Species: M. graminea
Name

Melasphaerula Ker Gawl., Bot. Mag. 17: t. 615 (1803)
Synonyms

Heterotypic
Phalangium Burm.f., Fl. Indica, Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 3 (1768), sensu auct.
Diasia DC., Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 3: 151 (1803)

Distribution
Native distribution areas:

Continental: Africa
Regional: Southern Africa
Cape Provinces, Namibia

References: Brummitt, R.K. 2001. TDWG – World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions, 2nd Edition
References
Primary references

Ker Gawler, J.B. (1803) Botanical Magazine 17: t. 615. BHL

Additional references

Innes, C. (1985). The World of Iridaceae: 1-407. Holly Gare International Ltd., Ashington.

Links

Govaerts, R. et al. 2015. Melasphaerula in World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the internet. Accessed: 2015 Nov. 27. Reference page.
International Plant Names Index. 2015. Melasphaerula. Published online. Accessed: Nov. 27 2015.
Tropicos.org 2015. Melasphaerula. Missouri Botanical Garden. Published on the internet. Accessed: 2015 Nov. 27.