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 forming a tube around the ovary

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Epicalyx present, caducous in Lagunaria

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Capsule usually with 5 or more segments. Leaves variously hairy but without peltate scales. Shrubs or small trees

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Style branches twice as many as the ovary locules. Shrubs Pavonia

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Style branches as many as the ovary locules. Herbs, shrubs or small trees