Malachra

Malachra is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, native to the Americas and Africa, and introduced in places in Asia. They lack an epicalyx, an autapomorphy within their tribe Hibisceae, which is known for having epicalyces.

Species

Currently accepted species include:

• Malachra alceifolia <small>Jacq.</small>
• Malachra capitata <small>(L.) L.</small>
• Malachra fasciata <small>Jacq.</small>
• Malachra helodes <small>Mart.</small>
• Malachra officinalis <small>Klotzsch</small>
• Malachra radiata <small>(L.) L.</small>
• Malachra ruderalis <small>Gürke</small>
• Malachra rudis <small>Benth.</small>
• Malachra urens <small>Poit. ex Ledeb.</small>

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