Francoaceae Explained

The Francoaceae are a small family of flowering plants in the order Geraniales, including the genera Francoa, commonly known as bridal wreaths. The Francoaceae are recognized as a family under various classification schemes. Under the 2009 APG III system the Francoaceae were included within the Melianthaceae. In the 2016 APG IV system the Francoaceae are again recognized as a family, with Melianthaceae included in the circumscription of Francoaceae.

Genera

, Plants of the World Online included the following genera in Francoaceae:^[1]

• Balbisia Cav.
• Bersama Fresen.
• Francoa Cav.
• Greyia Hook. & Harv.
• Melianthus L.
• Viviania Cav.

Formerly included genera:

• Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav. – now in Geraniaceae^[2]
• Tetilla DC. – now in Saxifragaceae^[3]

Notes and References

1. Francoaceae A.Juss... 77157387-1. 2024-01-19. cs1.
2. Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav... 16862-1. 2024-01-19. cs1.
3. Tetilla DC... 37175-1. 2024-01-19. cs1.