| Ayenia | |
|---|---|
| Ayenia compacta | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Subfamily: | Byttnerioideae |
| Tribe: | Byttnerieae |
| Genus: |
Ayenia L. |
| Species | |
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50 - 80: See text. |
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| Synonyms | |
50 - 80: See text.
Nephropetalum B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Ayenia is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It contains erect, taprooted shrubs with serrated leaves. They are native to warm areas in the Americas.