| Stylisma | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Stylisma humistrata | |
| Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae | 
| Clade: | Tracheophytes | 
| Clade: | Angiosperms | 
| Clade: | Eudicots | 
| Clade: | Asterids | 
| Order: | Solanales | 
| Family: | Convolvulaceae | 
| Tribe: | Cresseae | 
| Genus: | Stylisma Raf. | 
| Species | |
| See text | |
Stylisma is a genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, commonly known as dawnflowers.[1] This genus is native to the eastern United States.
This genus consists of low vining or trailing herbs. They are found primarily in the Southeastern Coastal Plain in sandy habitats.[1] However one species, Stylisma pickeringii, extends into the Midwest.[2]
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus Stylisma:[3]
- Stylisma abdita Myint
- Stylisma aquatica (Walter) Raf.
- Stylisma humistrata (Walter) Chapm.
- Stylisma patens (Desr.) Myint
- Stylisma pickeringii (Torr. ex M.A.Curtis) A.Gray
- Stylisma villosa (Nash) House
References
- 1 2 Alan Weakley. "Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States".
- ↑ "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ "Stylisma Raf. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
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