Hyalocalyx | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Subfamily: | Turneroideae |
Genus: | Hyalocalyx Rolfe |
Species: | H. setifer
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Binomial name | |
Hyalocalyx setifer Rolfe
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Hyalocalyx is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Passifloraceae. The only species is Hyalocalyx setifer.[1]
Hyalocalyx setifer is an annual herb, growing up to 27 cm tall.[2] Its native range is Tanzania to Mozambique, Madagascar.[1] H. setifer exhibits both distylous and homostylous flowers.[3] Its flowers are cylindrical, 5-6 mm long, and range from pale yellow to orange in color.[2]