Glossostemon
| Glossostemon | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | 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.[1] It has lobed, serrated leaves and numerous flowers. The flower petals are flat with longitudinal ribs on the upper surface.[2]
Species include:[3]
- Glossostemon bruguieri -(Synonym: Dombeya arabica Baker[4])
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 · 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. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
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