Dichopogon

Dichopogon is a genus of perennial herbs, native to Australia and New Guinea.^[3] It is included in the genus Arthropodium by some authorities,^[4] 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).^[5]

Dichopogon
Dichopogon capillipes
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asparagaceae
Subfamily:	Lomandroideae
Genus:	Dichopogon Kunth[1]
Synonyms[2]
Siona Salisb.

The name is derived from the Greek words δίχα (dicha, "duplicate") and πώγων (pogon, "barb").^[1]

Species^[2][6][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