Orophea

Orophea
Orophea malabarica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Orophea

Orophea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. There are about 37 species native to Asia.[1]

These are trees and shrubs. The flowers have six petals in two whorls, the outer petals smaller than the inner. The inner petals are attached at the tips to form a cap shape.[1]

Species include:[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Orophea. Flora of China.
  2. Orophea. The Plant List.


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