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 absent

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Leaves with peltate scales. Capsule 2–3 cm long, usually with 3–5 segments and covered with rigid hairs. Trees. Lagunaria

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Leaves without peltate scales, variously hairy. Capsule less than 2 cm long, usually with 5 or more segments (3 in Howittia). Shrubs or small trees