Sarcolaena | |
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Sarcolaena oblongifolia | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
Genus: | Sarcolaena Thouars |
Species | |
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Sarcolaena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Sarcolaenaceae. This family is endemic to Madagascar. There are about 8 species in the genus.[1]
Species include:
- Sarcolaena codonochlamys Baker
- Sarcolaena delphinensis Cavaco
- Sarcolaena eriophora Thouars
- Sarcolaena grandiflora Thouars
- Sarcolaena humbertiana Cavaco
- Sarcolaena isaloensis Randrianasolo & Miller
- Sarcolaena multiflora Thouars
- Sarcolaena oblongifolia F.Gérard
References
- ^ Randrianasolo, A., & Miller, J. S. (1999). Taxonomic revision of the genus Sarcolaena (Sarcolaenaceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden, 702-722.