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Malpighiaceae
Launert, E. (1963) Malpighiaceae FZ 2(1)
Description of the family
Woody climbers, subshrubs, shrubs or small trees with medifixed hairs. Stipules present or 0. Leaves alternate (Acridocarpus) or opposite or ternate, simple, entire. Inflorescences terminal and axillary. Bracts and bracteoles present. Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic or zygomorphic. Sepals 5. Petals 5, often unguiculate. Stamens 10. Ovary superior, (2-)3(-5)-locular. Fruit (in ours) winged. Worldwide: 67 genera and 1,100 species, tropical and warm zones, especially S America. |
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More sample images from the Malpighiaceae (Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record)
Links to genera: View: living plant images - herbarium specimen images - all images for this family
| Genus | Content |
| Acridocarpus Guill. & Perr. | Description |
| Caucanthus Forssk. | Description |
| Sphedamnocarpus Planch. ex Benth. | Description |
| Triaspis Burch. | Description |
| Tristellateia Thouars | Description, Image |
Other sources of information about Malpighiaceae:
Flora of Zimbabwe: MalpighiaceaeGRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Malpighiaceae
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