Stylisma
| Stylisma | |
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| Stylisma humistrata | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Tribe: | Cresseae |
| Genus: | Stylisma Raf. |
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Stylisma is a genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, commonly known as dawnflowers.[1] This genus is native to the eastern United States.
This genus consists of low vining or trailing herbs. They are found primarily in the Southeastern Coastal Plain in sandy habitats.[1] However one species, Stylisma pickeringii, extends into the Midwest.[2]
Species[edit]
The following species are recognised in the genus Stylisma:[3]
- Stylisma abdita Myint
- Stylisma aquatica (Walter) Raf.
- Stylisma humistrata (Walter) Chapm.
- Stylisma patens (Desr.) Myint
- Stylisma pickeringii (Torr. ex M.A.Curtis) A.Gray
- Stylisma villosa (Nash) House
References[edit]
- ^ a b Alan Weakley. "Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States".
- ^ "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ "Stylisma Raf. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-04-18.