Caesia
Caesia is a topic that has generated a lot of interest over the years. As society evolves, Caesia has become a fundamental aspect of people's lives. Whether on a personal, professional or academic level, Caesia is considered a key factor in understanding the world around us. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Caesia, from its origin to its influence today. Through detailed analysis, we aim to shed light on the importance and relevance of Caesia in our modern society.
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| Caesia parviflora | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Hemerocallidoideae |
| Genus: | Caesia R.Br. |
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Caesia is a genus of herbs in the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae,[2] native to Australia, New Guinea, Madagascar and Southern Africa.[1] The mostly 3-lobed seed capsules contain rounded black seeds.[3] The genus was named in honour of Federico Cesi (1585-1630), an Italian scientist.
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus Caesia:[1]
- Caesia alpina Hook.f. - alpine grass-lily - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
- Caesia arcuata T.D.Macfarl., Conran & C.J.French
- Caesia calliantha R.J.F.Hend. - blue grass-lily - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia
- Caesia capensis (Bolus) Oberm. - Cape Province of South Africa
- Caesia chlorantha F.Muell. - New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia
- Caesia contorta (L.f.) T.Durand & Schinz
- Caesia micrantha Lindl. - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland
- Caesia occidentalis R.Br. - Western Australia
- Caesia parviflora R.Br. - pale grass-lily - Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia
- †Caesia rigidifolia F.Muell. - Queen Victoria Springs in Western Australia but extinct. Last recorded near Zanthus in 1875.
- Caesia sabulosa Boatwr. & J.C.Manning - Cape Province
- Caesia setifera Baker - Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory, New Guinea
- Caesia subulata Baker - Madagascar
- Caesia viscida Keighery - Western Australia
- Caesia walalbai A.T.Webb, Birch & R.L.Barrett
References
- ^ a b c "Caesia R.Br. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ Stevens, P.F. (2001 onwards). "Hemerocallidoideae". Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
- ^ "Genus Caesia". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
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