Glossostemon | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Subfamily: | Byttnerioideae |
Tribe: | Theobromateae |
Genus: | Glossostemon Desf. |
Species | |
Glossostemon is a genus of perennial herb in the family Malvaceae native to Iraq, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It has lobed, serrated leaves and numerous flowers. The flower petals are flat with longitudinal ribs on the upper surface.
Species include:
- Glossostemon bruguieri (Synonym: Dombeya arabica Baker)
References
- James W. Byng (2014). The Flowering Plants Handbook: A practical guide to families and genera of the world. Plant Gateway Ltd. p. 300. ISBN 9780992999315.
- Klaus Kubitzki, Clemens Bayer (2003). Flowering Plants ยท Dicotyledons: Capparales, Malvales and Non-betalain Caryophyllales. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 242. ISBN 9783540428732.
- "Glossostemon Desf". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- "Species details : Glossostemon bruguieri Desf". Catalogue of Life. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
Taxon identifiers | |
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