Malvaceae

Leaves simple (includes Sterculiaceae) Malvaceae

Androgynophore absent. Stamens fused into a column around the style, free or slightly connate at base. Flowers usually bisexual, if unisexual then petal present and less than 5 mm long. Epicalyx present or absent. Anthers 1 or 2-locular.

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Stamens free or slightly connate at the base

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Petals present, at least 2 mm long and well developed

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Petals absent or reduced and scale like. (N.B: staminodes may be mistaken for petals)