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Malvaceae
Malachra

not marked as a favorite taxon Malachra Linnaeus. Common name: Leafbract.

Key to Malachra

A genus of 8-10 species, annual or perennial herbs, of tropical America. Hanes et al. (2024) suggest inclusion of Malachra into Pavonia, but have not yet made the combinations.

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Subfamily: Malvoideae. Tribe: Hibisceae.

ID notes: The inflorescences are subtended by (usually) deltoid or cordate, boat-shaped bracts, but the individual flowers typically lack an epicalyx.

References: Areces & Fryxell (2007); Barrett, Hanes, & McLay (2023); Bayer & Kubitzki (2003) In Kubitzki & Bayer (2003); Fryxell & Hill (2015h) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2015); Hanes et al. (2024). Show full citations.

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image #1 of Malachra© Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia | Malachra alceifolia source | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Malachra© Jay Horn, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jay Horn | Malachra urens source | Original Image ⭷

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