Salpianthus
Genus of plants
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Salpianthus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. Its native range is Mexico to Venezuela and Ecuador. It is also native to Cuba.[1]
| Salpianthus | |
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| In Mazatlán, México | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Genus: | Salpianthus Bonpl. |
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Species
Five species are accepted.[1]
- Salpianthus aequalis Standl.
- Salpianthus arenarius Bonpl.
- Salpianthus macrodontus Standl.
- Salpianthus purpurascens (Cav. ex Lag.) Hook. & Arn.
- Salpianthus standleyi Steyerm.