Seringia
Seringia arborescens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Byttnerioideae
Tribe: Lasiopetaleae
Genus: Seringia
J.Gay (1821)[1]
Synonyms
  • Gaya Spreng. (1824), nom. illeg., nom. superfl.
  • Kerandrenia Steud. orth. var.
  • Keraudrenia J.Gay (1821)
  • Keraudrenia J.Gay isonym
  • Seringea F.Muell. orth. var.
  • Seringia J.Gay isonym

Seringia is a genus of about 18 species of plants in the family Malvaceae. Species of Seringia are native to Australia, New Guinea, and Madagascar.[2] They are small shrubs with soft silken leaves. The flowers are purple or mauve and appear in profusion. The calyx is the most conspicuous part of the flower.[3]

The following is a list of Seringia species recognised by the Plants of the World Online:[2]

References

  1. "Seringia". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  2. 1 2 Seringia J.Gay. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. Harden, Gwen J. "Seringia". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
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