''Achyrocalyx'' is a genus of
flowering plants in the family
Acanthaceae.
It is native to
Madagascar.
Taxonomy
It was first described by
Raymond Benoist
Raymond Benoist (10 June 1881, Vendresse – 17 January 1970) was a French botanist and entomologist. He is known for his research involving the plant family Acanthaceae.
He studied botany in Paris, receiving his doctorate in 1912. Following g ...
in 1930 (in a publication dated to 1929).
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Description
They are said to be shrub
A shrub (often also called a bush) is a small-to-medium-sized perennial woody plant. Unlike herbaceous plants, shrubs have persistent woody stems above the ground. Shrubs can be either deciduous or evergreen. They are distinguished from trees ...
-like and are found at elevations of .
Species
The African Plant Database recognises the following four species as of 2012:Achyrocalyx decaryi
''Achyrocalyx'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Madagascar.
Taxonomy
It was first described by Raymond Benoist in 1930 (in a publication dated to 1929).
Description
They are said to be shrub-like ...
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# ''Achyrocalyx gossypinus
''Achyrocalyx'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Madagascar.
Taxonomy
It was first described by Raymond Benoist in 1930 (in a publication dated to 1929).
Description
They are said to be shrub
...
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# ''Achyrocalyx pungens
''Achyrocalyx'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Madagascar.
Taxonomy
It was first described by Raymond Benoist in 1930 (in a publication dated to 1929).
Description
They are said to be shrub-like ...
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# '' Achyrocalyx vicinus''
References
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Acanthaceae
Acanthaceae genera
Plants described in 1929
Endemic flora of Madagascar