Baijiania

Baijiania is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae.[1] "These plants are woody climbers with dioecious flowers, being up to 6 meters long with small or large spherical tubers. These tubers are often exposed."[2] There are five possible species in this genus,[2] but only one is currently accepted.[1]

Baijiania
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Baijiania
A.M.Lu & J.Q.Li

Its native range is Borneo.[1]

Species:[1]

  • Baijiania borneensis (Merr.) A.M.Lu & J.Q.Li

References

  1. "Baijiania A.M.Lu & J.Q.Li". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  2. Schaefer, H. (July 16, 2019). "Cucurbitaceae Baijiania". Cucurbit Version 1, January 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
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