Dichopogon Explained

Dichopogon is a genus of perennial herbs, native to Australia and New Guinea.^[1] It is included in the genus Arthropodium by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others.^[2] In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae (formerly the family Laxmanniaceae).^[3]

The name is derived from the Greek words δίχα (dicha, "duplicate") and πώγων (pogon, "barb").

Species^{[2] [4]}

• Dichopogon capillipes (Endl.) Brittan - Western Australia
• Dichopogon fimbriatus (R.Br.) J.F.Macbr. = Arthropodium fimbriatum R.Br. - New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
• Dichopogon preissii (Endl.) Brittan - Western Australia
• Dichopogon strictus (R.Br.) Baker = Arthropodium strictum R.Br. New Guinea, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria
• Dichopogon tyleri Brittan - Western Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Dichopogon . 2008-09-08 . PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online . Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia.
2. , search for "Dichopogon"
3. , as Arthropodium
4. Web site: Dichopogon. 2008-09-08. Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra.