''Duperreya'' is a genus of

flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. The term "angiosperm" is derived from the Greek words ('container, vessel') and ('seed'), and refers to those plants th ...

s belonging to the family

Convolvulaceae 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 spe ...

. Its native range is Australia. Its genus name of ''Duperreya'' is in honour of

Louis Isidore Duperrey Louis-Isidore Duperrey (21 October 1786 – 25 August 1865) was a French naval officer and explorer. Biography Early life Louis-Isidore Duperrey was born in 1786. Career He joined the navy in 1802, and served as marine hydrologist to Louis Cl ...

(1786–1865), French explorer, and it was published in Voy. Uranie Vol.452 in 1829. Known species: *'' Duperreya commixta'' *'' Duperreya halfordii'' *'' Duperreya sericea''

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q5815094 Convolvulaceae Convolvulaceae genera Plants described in 1829 Flora of Australia