Orophea

Orophea
Orophea thomsonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Tribe: Miliuseae
Genus: Orophea
Blume[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Mezzettiopsis Ridl.

Orophea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. There are about 60 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.[2]

As of December 2024, Plants of the World Online accepted these species:[1]

References

  • Media related to Orophea at Wikimedia Commons
  1. ^ a b c d "Orophea Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  2. ^ Orophea Flora of China.