Turnera | |
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Turnera ulmifolia | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Subfamily: | Turneroideae |
Genus: |
Turnera L. |
Type species | |
Turnera ulmifolia L. 1753 |
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Species | |
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Turnera is a genus of flowering plants in the passionflower family, Passifloraceae. It contains more than 100 species native to tropical and subtropical America. The name honours English naturalist William Turner (1508-1568). It was previously placed in the family Turneraceae.