Velloziaceae

Description

240 spp.

Source: Pinkka e-learning: Tropical plant families (EKOL4311, University of Turku) - All tropical plant families CC BY 4.0

Growing form

Xeromorphic herbs

Leaf

Leaves: alternate in 3 rows; base sheathing and persistent; entire and linear; margin spiny

Flower

Bisexual. Flower: large and solitary; 3 + 3 tepals; 6 or 18-66 stamens; ovary inferior

Fruit and seed

A capsule

Source: Pinkka e-learning: Tropical plant families (EKOL4311, University of Turku) - All tropical plant families CC BY 4.0

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Observations
  • Total squares
Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Velloziaceae
Author
J. Agardh
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.4986369
Taxon rank
family
DNA barcode sequences
Informal groups
  • Vascular plants