Deidamia is a genus of flowering plants within the family Passifloraceae native to the Comoros, and Madagascar.[1]

Deidamia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Passifloraceae
Genus: Deidamia
Noronha ex Thouars[1]
Species[1]
Deidamia is native to the Comoros, and Madagascar[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Octerium Salisb.
  • Thompsonia R.Br.

Taxonomy edit

Publication edit

The genus Deidamia Noronha ex Thouars was first named by Francisco Noronha, but only later validly published by Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars in 1808.[1]

Species edit

It includes three species:[1]

Distribution edit

It only occurs in the Comoros, and Madagascar.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Deidamia Noronha ex Thouars". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 January 2024.