Polianthes

Polianthes
Polianthes tuberosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asparagaceae
Subfamily:	Agavoideae
Genus:	Polianthes L.
Synonyms
Bravoa Lex. Pseudobravoa Rose Tuberosa Heist. ex Fabr Pothos Adans. 1763, illegitimate homonym, not L. 1753 Coetocapnia Link & Otto Cotocapnia Link & Otto Zetocapnia Link & Otto Robynsia Drapiez, rejected name × Bravanthes Cif. & Giacom.

Polianthes /ˌpɒliˈænθiːz/ is a genus of plants in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It includes tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa), a plant that is commonly used in perfume making. Both Polianthes and the related genus Manfreda are included in Agave by some sources.

All the species are endemic to Mexico although Polianthes tuberosa has become naturalized in other places.

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