Orophea

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Orophea
Orophea malabarica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Tribe: Miliuseae
Genus: Orophea
Blume
Synonyms

Mezzettiopsis Ridl.

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

  • Media related to Orophea at Wikimedia Commons
  1. ^ a b c Orophea. Flora of China.
  2. ^ Orophea. The Plant List.