Spachea
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus: | Spachea A.Juss.[1] |
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Spachea is a genus in the family Malpighiaceae. Spachea comprises five species of shrubs and trees growing in wet forests. One species (Spachea martiana) occurs in Cuba, one species in southern Central America, and three species in northern South America (including Trinidad).
Spachea perforata (now Spachea elegans), common name soufriere tree, is the national flower of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.[2]
Species
[edit]As of March 2025[update], Plants of the World Online accepted these species:[1]
- Spachea correae Cuatrec. & Croat
- Spachea elegans (G.Mey.) A.Juss.
- Spachea martiana Acuña & Roig
- Spachea membranacea Cuatrec.
- Spachea tricarpa A.Juss.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Spachea A.Juss". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "Home - Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture".
External links
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