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Itzaea
''Itzaea'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. The only species is ''Itzaea sericea''. It was first published in the Field Museum of Natural History, Field Musem of Natural History Botanical Series in 1944. Its native range is Southern Mexico to Central America. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q15932844 Convolvulaceae Convolvulaceae genera Monotypic Solanaceae genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Convolvulaceae Genera
Convolvulaceae (), commonly called the bindweeds or morning glories, is a family of about 60 genera and more than 1,650 species. These species are primarily herbaceous vines, but also include trees, shrubs and herbs. The tubers of several species are edible, the best known of which is the sweet potato. Description Convolvulaceae can be recognized by their funnel-shaped, radially symmetrical corolla; the floral formula for the family has five sepals, five fused petals, five epipetalous stamens (stamens fused to the petals), and a two-part syncarpous and superior gynoecium. The stems of these plants are usually winding, hence their Latin name (from ''convolvere'', "to wind"). The leaves are simple and alternate, without stipules. In parasitic Cuscuta (dodder) they are reduced to scales. The fruit can be a capsule, berry, or nut, all containing only two seeds per one locule (one ovule/ ovary). The leaves and starchy, tuberous roots of some species are used as foodstuf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
