Hemichroa
R.Br., 1810
Hemichroa is a of flowering plants in the Amaranthaceae, Polycnemoideae. The genus was established by Robert Brown in 1810. It should not be confused with the homonymous genus of (Hymenoptera: ), which represents a separate taxonomic entity. Hemichroa are herbaceous plants occurring in specific geographic regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemichroa: //hɛˈmɪkroʊə//
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Similar Taxa
- Hemichroa (sawfly)Homonymous name used for in ; represents an entirely different organism (insect vs. plant) with no close relationship
Misconceptions
The name Hemichroa is used for both a plant (Amaranthaceae) and a genus (). These are unrelated that share only a name, not evolutionary history. Literature and databases must be checked carefully to determine which organism is referenced.
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Nomenclatural Note
Hemichroa R.Br. (1810) has priority as a plant name. The Hemichroa is a later homonym in zoological . Both names remain valid within their respective codes of nomenclature.