''Dichopogon'' is a

genus Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...

of perennial herbs, native to

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and

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. It is included in the genus ''

Arthropodium ''Arthropodium'' is a genus of Herbaceous plant, herbaceous perennial plants in the subfamily Lomandroideae of the family (biology), family Asparagaceae. Members of this genus are native to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Madagascar. ...

'' by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others., search for "Dichopogon" In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the

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Asparagaceae Asparagaceae (), known as the asparagus family, is a family of flowering plants, placed in the order Asparagales of the monocots. The family name is based on the edible garden asparagus, '' Asparagus officinalis''. This family includes both ...

, subfamily

Lomandroideae Lomandroideae is a subfamily of monocot flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, order Asparagales, according to the APG III system of 2009. The subfamily name is derived from the generic name of the type genus, '' Lomandra''. The group has ...

(formerly the family Laxmanniaceae). The name is derived from the

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words δίχα (dicha, "duplicate") and πώγων (pogon, "barb"). ;Species *'' Dichopogon capillipes'' (Endl.) Brittan -

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*''

Dichopogon fimbriatus ''Dichopogon'' is a genus of perennial herbs, native to Australia and New Guinea. It is included in the genus ''Arthropodium'' by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others., search for "Dichopogon" In the APG III class ...

'' (R.Br.) J.F.Macbr. = ''Arthropodium fimbriatum'' R.Br. -

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, Western Australia *'' Dichopogon preissii'' (Endl.) Brittan - Western Australia *''

Dichopogon strictus ''Dichopogon strictus'' ( syn. ''Arthropodium strictum''), commonly known as chocolate lily, is a herbaceous perennial plant species native to Australia. Description The species has up to 12 leaves that are linear or lanceolate in shape and are ...

'' (R.Br.) Baker = ''Arthropodium strictum'' R.Br.

, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria *'' Dichopogon tyleri'' Brittan - Western Australia

References

Asparagaceae genera Lomandroideae {{Asparagaceae-stub