Malachra Linnaeus. Subfamily: Malvoideae. Tribe: Hibisceae. Common name: Leafbract.
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.
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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