Salpianthus

Salpianthus
In Mazatlán, México
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Genus: Salpianthus
Bonpl.
Synonyms[1]
  • Boldoa Cav. ex Lag.

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]

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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Salpianthus Bonpl". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 23 July 2025.