Orophea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. There are about 37 species native to Asia.[1]

Orophea
Orophea malabarica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Tribe: Miliuseae
Genus: Orophea
Blume
Synonyms

Mezzettiopsis Ridl.

These are trees and shrubs. The flowers have six petals in two whorls, the outer petals smaller than the inner. The inner petals are attached at the tips to form a cap shape.[1]

Species include:[1][2]

References edit

  •   Media related to Orophea at Wikimedia Commons
  1. ^ a b c Orophea. Flora of China.
  2. ^ Orophea. The Plant List.