Stylisma

Stylisma
Stylisma humistrata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Tribe: Cresseae
Genus: Stylisma
Raf.
Species

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Stylisma is a genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, commonly known as dawnflowers.[1] This genus is native to the eastern United States.

This genus consists of low vining or trailing herbs. They are found primarily in the Southeastern Coastal Plain in sandy habitats.[1] However one species, Stylisma pickeringii, extends into the Midwest.[2]

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Stylisma:[3]


References

  1. ^ a b Alan Weakley. "Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States".
  2. ^ "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Stylisma Raf. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-04-18.