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Francoaceae
Sign in to saveThe 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.
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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: Balbisia Cav. Bersama Fresen. Dimorphopetalum Bertero (synonym Tetilla DC.) Francoa Cav. Greyia Hook. & Harv. Melianthus L. Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav. Viviania Cav.
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