Francoaceae
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The Francoaceae are a small family of flowering plants in the order Geraniales, including the genera Francoa, commonly known as bridal wreaths. The Francoaceae are recognized as a family under various classification schemes. Under the 2009 APG III system the Francoaceae were included within the Melianthaceae.[1] In the 2016 APG IV system the Francoaceae are again recognized as a family, with Melianthaceae included in the circumscription of Francoaceae.[2]
| Francoaceae | |
|---|---|
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| Francoa sonchifolia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Francoaceae A.Juss. |
| Genera | |
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Genera
As of January 2024[update], Plants of the World Online included the following genera in Francoaceae:[3]
Formerly included genera:
- Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav. – now in Geraniaceae[4]
- Tetilla DC. – now in Saxifragaceae[5]
References
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