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Francoaceae
Francoa sonchifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Geraniales
Family:	Francoaceae A.Juss.
Genera
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The Francoaceae are a small family of flowering plants in the order Geraniales, including the genera Francoa, commonly known as bridal wreaths. The Francoaceae are recognized as a family under various classification schemes. Under the 2009 APG III system the Francoaceae were included within the Melianthaceae. In the 2016 APG IV system the Francoaceae are again recognized as a family, with Melianthaceae included in the circumscription of Francoaceae.

Genera

As of January 2024, Plants of the World Online included the following genera in Francoaceae:

• Balbisia Cav.
• Bersama Fresen.
• Francoa Cav.
• Greyia Hook. & Harv.
• Melianthus L.
• Viviania Cav.

Formerly included genera:

• Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav. – now in Geraniaceae
• Tetilla DC. – now in Saxifragaceae

References

1. Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (2009), "An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG III", Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 161 (2): 105–121, doi:10.1111/j.1095-8339.2009.00996.x, hdl:10654/18083
2. Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (2016). "An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG IV". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 181 (1): 1–20. doi:10.1111/boj.12385. ISSN 0024-4074.
3. "Francoaceae A.Juss." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
4. "Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
5. "Tetilla DC." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-01-19.

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