Overview of the Sterculiaceae family
The Sterculiaceae family, also known as the cocoa or chocolate family, is a group of flowering plants that comprises about 160 species. The plants in this family are mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, especially in Asia, Africa, and South America.
Classification and taxonomic details
The Sterculiaceae family is classified under the order Malvales, which is a group of flowering plants that includes about 6000 species. This order also includes several other families such as Malvaceae, Bombacaceae, and Tiliaceae.
The Sterculiaceae family has undergone several taxonomic revisions over the years, with some species being transferred to other families such as Bombacaceae and Malvaceae. Currently, the family is divided into nine genera, including Brachychiton, Cola, and Theobroma.
Unique characteristics
Plants in the Sterculiaceae family have several unique features that distinguish them from others. One of the most well-known characteristics of the family is the production of cocoa, which comes from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao).
Another distinguishing feature of the Sterculiaceae family is the presence of nectaries on the leaves. Nectaries are glandular structures that secrete nectar, and they are usually found on the flowers of plants. However, in some species of Sterculiaceae, nectaries are also present on the leaves, which is a very rare feature in the plant kingdom.
Finally, some species in the Sterculiaceae family have unique adaptations for pollination. For instance, the flowers of genus Brachychiton are pollinated by birds, while those of species Cola nitida are pollinated by bats.
Distribution of Sterculiaceae family
The Sterculiaceae family is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The family is found primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The majority of the species are found in the rainforests of these regions.
Habitats of Sterculiaceae family
Plants belonging to the Sterculiaceae family are found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, forests, savannas, grasslands, and swamps. The family has a broad ecological range and adapts to various soil and climatic conditions.
In Africa, species of this family are commonly found in the lowland rainforests. In the Americas, they are found in the Amazonian rainforest, and in Asia, they are found in the rainforests of Indonesia and the Philippines.
Ecological preferences of Sterculiaceae family
Species from this family have developed various adaptations to survive in their natural habitats. For example, some species adapt to the acidic soils of their habitats by developing a symbiotic relationship with mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi help the plants absorb essential nutrients from the soil, such as phosphorus.
Other species of the family are pollinated by specific pollinators, such as bats, moths, and bees. The flowers of these species have adapted unique characteristics, like strong fragrances or nectar guides, to attract these specific pollinators.
Some species of the Sterculiaceae family have developed unique seed dispersal mechanisms. For example, the seeds of some species are dispersed by water. The seeds have a hard outer layer that prevents them from rotting in the water while they float to new locations.
Morphology and structure of Sterculiaceae plants
The Sterculiaceae family includes about 260 species of trees, shrubs, and lianas that grow in tropical and subtropical regions. Most species have a well-developed root system that helps them anchor into the soil and absorb water and nutrients. The stems vary in size and shape, from slender and climbing to tall and straight. The bark may be smooth or rough and can be used for medicinal purposes or to make textiles, rope, paper, or fuel.
The leaves are alternate and simple, with various shapes, margins, and textures. They may be deciduous or evergreen, depending on the species and the climate. The leaf blades may be entire or lobed, toothed or smooth, leathery or thin, and may have a peltate or stellate arrangement. The veins may be palmate or parallel, and the petiole may have stipules or not.
The flowers are actinomorphic or slightly zygomorphic, and are bisexual or unisexual, depending on the species. They are usually arranged in panicles, racemes, or cymes, and have 5 sepals, 5 petals, and 10 or more stamens. The ovary is superior, and the style may be short or long.
The fruit is a capsule, follicle, drupe, or samara, and contains one or more seeds. The seeds may have an aril or a wing, and may be dispersed by wind, water, or animals. Some species have edible fruits, such as the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), which produces chocolate.
Anatomical features and adaptations
The Sterculiaceae plants have several anatomical features and adaptations that allow them to cope with the challenges of their environment. For example, they may have a thick cuticle, dense trichomes, sunken stomata, or palisade mesophyll cells that help them reduce water loss and withstand high temperatures and radiation. They may also have a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that provide them with a source of nitrogen. Furthermore, they may have a high concentration of secondary metabolites, such as tannins, phenols, alkaloids, or flavonoids, that deter herbivores and pathogens.
The root system of some species, such as the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), is large and deep, allowing them to store water and survive long periods of drought. The stem of some species, such as the kola tree (Cola acuminata), can produce a variety of compounds, such as caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, that stimulate the nervous system and have medicinal properties. The flowers of some species, such as the African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata), are adapted to attract pollinators, such as birds or insects, by producing nectar, colors, or fragrances.
Variations in leaf shapes, flower structures, and other unique features
The Sterculiaceae family includes many species that have unique leaf shapes, flower structures, and other distinctive features. For example, the durian tree (Durio zibethinus) has large, oval, and spiny fruits that have a pungent odor and are considered a delicacy in Southeast Asia. The balsa tree (Ochroma pyramidale) has large, papery leaves that are used for insulation, soundproofing, and other industrial purposes. The kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) has large, bell-shaped flowers that are pollinated by bats and produce fluffy fibers that are used for stuffing pillows, cushions, and life jackets.
Another distinctive feature of some Sterculiaceae plants is their ability to form symbiotic relationships with ants, which provide them with protection against other herbivores and pathogens and may also help them improve soil fertility. For example, the devil's cotton (Abroma augustum) has hollow stems that are inhabited by ants, while the ant tree (Hydnophytum formicarum) has swollen stems that are used as nests for ants.
Reproductive Strategies Employed by Plants in the Sterculiaceae Family
The Sterculiaceae family consists of about 1500 species of trees, shrubs, and lianas, distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. These plants employ several reproductive strategies to ensure their survival and perpetuation, including sexual and asexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction in Sterculiaceae plants involves the production of flowers that contain both male and female reproductive organs. The flowers are usually hermaphroditic and are pollinated either by insects or by wind. The female part of the flowers produces ovules that develop into seeds once they are fertilized by the male pollen.
Asexual reproduction in this family is accomplished through vegetative propagation, where new plants grow from the roots, stems, or leaves of existing plants. This strategy is particularly useful for the propagation of rare and endangered species.
Mechanisms of Reproduction within the Family
Within the Sterculiaceae family, different plants employ different mechanisms of sexual reproduction. Some plants are self-fertile, meaning they can produce viable seeds without the need for cross-pollination. Other plants require cross-pollination, which can be achieved either by insects or wind.
Some Sterculiaceae plants have unique or specialized methods of reproduction. For example, the Indian shot plant (Canna indica) produces modified leaves called bracts that contain both male and female organs. The bracts form a tube-like structure that traps insects, which then pick up pollen from the male organs and deposit it on the female organs.
Flowering Patterns and Pollination Strategies
Flowering patterns in Sterculiaceae plants vary widely, depending on the species. Some plants produce flowers throughout the year, while others only flower at certain times of the year. Some plants produce large, showy flowers that attract pollinators, while others produce small, inconspicuous flowers.
Pollination strategies in this family also vary widely. Some plants are pollinated by insects, such as bees, butterflies, and moths, which are attracted by the scent and color of the flowers. Other plants are wind-pollinated and produce small, inconspicuous flowers that do not require pollinators.
Seed Dispersal Methods and Adaptations
Seed dispersal is a crucial step in the life cycle of plants, as it allows the seeds to reach new habitats where they can grow and reproduce. Sterculiaceae plants have developed several adaptations to ensure effective seed dispersal.
Some plants produce fruits or seeds with wing-like structures that enable them to be carried by the wind over long distances. Other plants produce fruits or seeds with hooks, spines, or barbs that attach themselves to animal fur or clothing, allowing for dispersal by animals.
Some Sterculiaceae plants produce fleshy fruits that are eaten by animals, which then excrete the seeds in their droppings, allowing for dispersal over a wide range. This method of seed dispersal is particularly effective for plants that inhabit tropical rainforests, where animals such as primates and birds are abundant.
Economic Importance of the Sterculiaceae Family
The Sterculiaceae family is a significant source of economic value because of the numerous uses of its plants. For instance, the members of this family have medicinal properties, are utilized in the food industry, and have industrial uses.
Several Sterculiaceae species are recognized for their medicinal properties. The roots, bark, and leaves of some members contain compounds used in traditional medicine and are associated with several therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer properties. Furthermore, the seeds of some Sterculiaceae plants are edible, and the fruits are used for industrial purposes, such as the production of soap, shampoos, cosmetics, and lubricants.
Ecological Roles and Interactions of the Sterculiaceae Family
The Sterculiaceae family also plays essential ecological roles in several natural habitats. The family includes trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter for various animals, such as birds, monkeys, and insects. Moreover, the leaves of Sterculiaceae plants act as nutrient returners, increasing nutrient recycling in ecosystems.
The flowers of members of the Sterculiaceae family are pollinated by insects, birds, and bats, creating important symbiotic relationships between the plants and animals in their local ecosystem. Some species of Sterculiaceae have adapted to fire-prone regions, where fire stimulates seed germination and encourages a diverse range of vegetation to grow in such areas.
Conservation Status and Environmental Efforts in the Sterculiaceae Family
The Sterculiaceae family comprises several species that have been identified as globally threatened. These species are primarily found in tropical rainforests that are under intense pressure from habitat destruction, climate change, and over-exploitation. As a result, the conservation of Sterculiaceae species is critical to maintain the ecological integrity of the ecosystems where they are found.
Efforts to conserve Sterculiaceae species include the preservation of their natural habitats, seed banking, and the establishment of protected areas. These actions support the maintenance of healthy ecosystems, promoting the continuity of species populations for future generations.
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- Byttneria glabra K.Schum. & Engl.
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- Cola angustifolia K.Schum.
- Cola anomala K.Schum.
- Cola anomala Schumann - Anomalous Cola
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- Cola astrophora Warb.
- Cola attiensis Aubrév. & Pellegr. var. attiensis
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- Cola ballayi Cornu ex Heckel
- Cola bilenguensis Pellegr.
- Cola bipindensis Engl.
- Cola bodardii Pellegr.
- Cola boxiana Brenan & Keay
- Cola bracteata De Wild.
- Cola brevipes K.Schum. var. brevipes
- Cola brevipes K.Schum. var. hirsuta (Pellegr.) N.Hallé
- Cola bruneelii De Wild.
- Cola buesgenii Engl.
- Cola buntingii Baker f.
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- Cola duparquetiana Baill.
- Cola edeensis Engl. & K.Krause
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- Cola ficifolia Mast. var. bilenguensis (Pellegr.) N.Hallé
- Cola ficifolia Mast. var. ficifolia
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- Cola flavescens Engl. var. hirsuta Pellegr.
- Cola flaviflora Engl. & K.Krause
- Cola flavo-velutina K.Schum. var. flavo-velutina
- Cola flavo-velutina K.Schum. var. idoumensis (Pellegr.) N.Hallé
- Cola gabonensis Mast.
- Cola gigantea A.Chev. var. gigantea
- Cola gigantea A.Chev. var. glabrescens Brenan & Keay
- Cola gigas Baker f.
- Cola gilleti De Wild.
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- Cola glaucoviridis Pellegr.
- Cola greenwayi Brenan var. greenwayi
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- Cola humilis A.Chev.
- Cola humilis Pierre ex Bodard
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- Cola idoumensis Pellegr.
- Cola lasiantha Engl. & K.Krause
- Cola lateritia K.Schum. var. lateritia
- Cola lateritia K.Schum. var. maclaudi (A.Chev.) Brenan & Keay
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- Cola laurina Roberty
- Cola leonensis Hutch. ex Lane-Poole
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- Cola letouzeyana Nkongmeneck
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- Cola lindensis Engl.
- Cola linearis Pierre ex Pellegr.
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- Cola lomensis Engl. & K.Krause
- Cola lorougnonis Aké Assi
- Cola louisii R.Germ.
- Cola lukei Cheek
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- Cola marsupium K.Schum.
- Cola mayimbensis Pellegr.
- Cola mayumbensis Exell
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- Cola microcarpa Brenan
- Cola millenii K.Schum.
- Cola minor Brenan
- Cola mossambicensis Wild
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- Cola nana Engl. & K.Krause
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- Cola welwitschii Exell & Mendonça ex R.Germ.
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- Dombeya amaniensis Engl.
- Dombeya antunesii Exell & Mendonça
- Dombeya atacorensis A.Chev.
- Dombeya auriculata K.Schum.
- Dombeya autumnalis I.Verd.
- Dombeya bagshawei Baker f.
- Dombeya bequaertii De Wild.
- Dombeya bogoriensis De Wild.
- Dombeya brachystemma Milne-Redh.
- Dombeya bruceana A.Rich.
- Dombeya buettneri K.Schum.
- Dombeya burgessiae Gerrard ex Harv.
- Dombeya burgessiae Gerrard ex Harv. var. crenulata Szyszyl.
- Dombeya burttii Exell
- Dombeya calantha K.Schum.
- Dombeya cerasiflora auct.
- Dombeya cerasiflora Exell
- Dombeya cincinnata K.Schum.
- Dombeya claessensii De Wild.
- Dombeya concinna K.Schum.
- Dombeya condensiflora De Wild.
- Dombeya cuanzensis (Hiern) Welw. ex K.Schum.
- Dombeya cymosa Harv.
- Dombeya damarana K.Schum.
- Dombeya dawei Sprague
- Dombeya delevoyi De Wild.
- Dombeya delilei Planch.
- Dombeya densiflora Planch. ex Harv.
- Dombeya dinteri Schinz
- Dombeya discolor Engl.
- Dombeya dregeana Sond.
- Dombeya elegans K.Schum.
- Dombeya elliotii K.Schum. & Engl.
- Dombeya elskensii De Wild.
- Dombeya emarginata E.A.Bruce
- Dombeya endlichii Engl. & K.Krause
- Dombeya erythroleuca K.Schum.
- Dombeya faucicola K.Schum.
- Dombeya gallana K.Schum. & Engl.
- Dombeya gallana K.Schum. & Engl. var. floribunda Fiori
- Dombeya gamwelliae Exell
- Dombeya gilgiana K.Schum.
- Dombeya gilgiana K.Schum. var. scaberula K.Schum.
- Dombeya gillettii Gilli
- Dombeya globiflora Staner
- Dombeya goetzenii K.Schum.
- Dombeya gossweileri Exell
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- Dombeya heterotricha Mildbr.
- Dombeya hirsuta (Hochst. ex Schweinf. & Asch.) K.Schum.
- Dombeya huillensis (Hiern) K.Schum.
- Dombeya johnstonii Baker
- Dombeya kandoensis De Wild. & Staner
- Dombeya katangensis De Wild. & T.Durand
- Dombeya kefaensis Friis & Bidgood
- Dombeya kindtiana De Wild.
- Dombeya kirkii Mast.
- Dombeya kituiensis Baill. ex Hochr.
- Dombeya lasiostylis K.Schum.
- Dombeya lastii K.Schum.
- Dombeya laxiflora K.Schum.
- Dombeya leachii Wild
- Dombeya ledermannii Engl.
- Dombeya leucoderma K.Schum.
- Dombeya leucorrhoea K.Schum.
- Dombeya longebracteolata Seyani
- Dombeya macrotis K.Schum.
- Dombeya malacoxylon K.Schum.
- Dombeya mastersii Hook.f.
- Dombeya melanostigma K.Schum. & Engl.
- Dombeya mildbraedii Engl.
- Dombeya minor (Endl.) Planch.
- Dombeya monticola K.Schum.
- Dombeya mukole Sprague
- Dombeya multiflora (Endl.) Planch.
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- Dombeya multiflora (Endl.) Planch. var. vestita K.Schum.
- Dombeya myriantha K.Schum.
- Dombeya nairobensis Engl.
- Dombeya natalensis Sond.
- Dombeya niangaraensis De Wild.
- Dombeya nyasica Exell
- Dombeya parvifolia K.Schum.
- Dombeya pedunculata K.Schum.
- Dombeya platypoda K.Schum.
- Dombeya praetermissa Dunkley
- Dombeya pulchra N.E.Br.
- Dombeya quarrei De Wild.
- Dombeya quinqueseta (Delile) Exell
- Dombeya quinqueseta (Delile) Exell var. senegalensis (Planch.) Keay
- Dombeya quinqueseta (Delile) Exell var. vestita (K.Schum.) Bamps
- Dombeya quinqueseta auct.
- Dombeya reticulata Mast.
- Dombeya ringoetii De Wild.
- Dombeya robynsii De Wild.
- Dombeya rosea Baker f.
- Dombeya rotundifolia (Hochst.) Planch. var. rotundifolia
- Dombeya rotundifolia (Hochst.) Planch. var. velutina I.Verd.
- Dombeya runsoroensis K.Schum.
- Dombeya ruwenzoriensis De Wild.
- Dombeya schimperiana A.Rich.
- Dombeya schimperiana A.Rich. var. glabrata K.Schum.
- Dombeya schoenodoter K.Schum.
- Dombeya senegalensis Planch.
- Dombeya seretii De Wild.
- Dombeya shupangae K.Schum.
- Dombeya shupangae K.Schum. var. glabrescens Bamps
- Dombeya shupangae K.Schum. var. katangensis (De Wild. & T.Durand) Bamps
- Dombeya sisyrocarpa Gilli
- Dombeya sparmannioides (Hiern) K.Schum.
- Dombeya sphaerantha Gilli
- Dombeya squarrosa Engl.
- Dombeya stipulosa Chiov.
- Dombeya stuhlmannii K.Schum.
- Dombeya subdichotoma De Wild.
- Dombeya tanganyikensis Baker f.
- Dombeya taylorii Baker f.
- Dombeya tiliacea (Endl.) Planch.
- Dombeya torrida (J.F.Gmel.) Bamps subsp. erythroleuca (K.Schum.) Seyani
- Dombeya torrida (J.F.Gmel.) Bamps subsp. torrida
- Dombeya trichoclada Mildbr.
- Dombeya umbraculifera K.Schum.
- Dombeya velutina De Wild. & Staner
- Dombeya warneckei Engl.
- Dombeya wittei De Wild. & Staner
- Eribroma oblongum (Mast.) Pierre ex A.Chev.
- Firmiana Marsili - Parasoltree
- Firmiana migeodii Exell
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- Firmiana simplex (L.) W. Wight - Chinese Parasoltree
- Firmiana simplex (L.) W.Wight
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- Fremontia californica Torr. ssp. crassifolia (Eastw.) Abrams - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia californica Torr. ssp. obispoensis (Eastw.) Munz - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia californica Torr. var. diegensis M. Harvey - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia californica Torr. var. integra M. Harvey - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia californica Torr. var. napensis (Eastw.) McMinn - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia californica Torr. var. typica M. Harvey - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia californica Torr. var. viridis M. Harvey - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia crassifolia Eastw. - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia mexicana (A. Davids.) J.F. Macbr. - >>fremontodendron Mexicanum
- Fremontia napensis Eastw. - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontia obispoensis Eastw. - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontodendron californicum - Flannel Flower
- Fremontodendron californicum (Torr.) Coville ssp. crassifolium (Eastw.) Thomas - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontodendron californicum (Torr.) Coville ssp. decumbens (R. Lloyd) Munz - >>fremontodendron Decumbens
- Fremontodendron californicum (Torr.) Coville ssp. napense (Eastw.) Munz - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontodendron californicum (Torr.) Coville ssp. obispoense (Eastw.) Munz - >>fremontodendron Californicum
- Fremontodendron decumbens R. Lloyd - Pine Hill Flannelbush
- Fremontodendron mexicanum A. Davids. - Mexican Flannelbush
- Guazuma guazuma (L.) Cockerell - >>guazuma Ulmifolia
- Guazuma P. Mill. - Guazuma
- Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. - Bastardcedar
- Guazuma ulmifolia Lam.
- Harmsia emarginata Schinz
- Harmsia kelleri Schinz
- Harmsia lepidota (Vollesen) M.Jenny
- Harmsia microblastos K.Schum.
- Harmsia sidoides K.Schum.
- Helicteres apetala Jacq. - >>sterculia Apetala
- Helicteres isora L.
- Helicteres jamaicensis Jacq. - Screwtree
- Helicteres L. - Helicteres
- Heritiera actinophylla (F.M. Bailey) Kosterm. - Black Booyong
- Heritiera Ait.
- Heritiera densiflora (Pellegr.) Kosterm.
- Heritiera littoralis Aiton
- Heritiera littoralis Dryand.
- Heritiera utilis Sprague
- Hermannia abrotanoides Schrad.
- Hermannia abyssinica (Hochst. ex Harv.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia adenotricha K.Schum.
- Hermannia affinis K.Schum.
- Hermannia alnifolia L.
- Hermannia althaeifolia L.
- Hermannia althaeoides Link
- Hermannia amabilis Marloth ex K.Schum.
- Hermannia amoena Dinter ex Friedr.-Holzh.
- Hermannia angolensis K.Schum.
- Hermannia angularis Jacq.
- Hermannia antonii I.Verd.
- Hermannia arabica Hochst. & Steud. ex Fisch.
- Hermannia argentea Sm.
- Hermannia argillicola Dinter ex Friedr.-Holzh.
- Hermannia asbestina Schltr.
- Hermannia aspera J.C.Wendl.
- Hermannia aspericaulis Dinter & Engl.
- Hermannia athiensis K.Schum.
- Hermannia auricoma (Szyszyl.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia ausana Dinter
- Hermannia betonicifolia Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia bicolor Engl. & Dinter
- Hermannia bolusii Szyszyl.
- Hermannia boraginiflora Hook.
- Hermannia boranensis K.Schum.
- Hermannia brachymalla K.Schum.
- Hermannia brachypetala Harv.
- Hermannia brandtii Engl. ex Dinter
- Hermannia bryoniifolia Burch.
- Hermannia burchellii (Sweet) I.Verd.
- Hermannia burkei Burtt Davy
- Hermannia cana K.Schum.
- Hermannia candicans Aiton
- Hermannia candicans auct.
- Hermannia candidissima A.Spreng.
- Hermannia cavanillesiana auct.
- Hermannia cavanillesiana Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia cernua Thunb.
- Hermannia chrysantha E.Mey. ex Turcz.
- Hermannia chrysanthemifolia E.Mey. ex Harv.
- Hermannia chrysophylla Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia coccocarpa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze
- Hermannia collina Schltdl.
- Hermannia comosa Burch. ex DC.
- Hermannia complicata Engl.
- Hermannia concinnifolia I.Verd.
- Hermannia confusa T.M.Salter
- Hermannia conglomerata Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia conradsiana Engl.
- Hermannia cordata (E.Mey. ex E.Phillips) De Winter
- Hermannia cordifolia Harv.
- Hermannia cristata Bolus
- Hermannia cuneifolia auct.
- Hermannia cuneifolia Jacq. var. cuneifolia
- Hermannia cuneifolia Jacq. var. glabrescens (Harv.) I.Verd.
- Hermannia damarana Baker f.
- Hermannia decipiens E.Mey. ex Harv.
- Hermannia decumbens Willd. ex Spreng.
- Hermannia decumbens Willd. ex Spreng. var. argyrata (C.Presl) Harv.
- Hermannia decumbens Willd. ex Spreng. var. collina (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Harv.
- Hermannia decumbens Willd. ex Spreng. var. hispida Harv.
- Hermannia denudata L.f. var. denudata
- Hermannia denudata L.f. var. erecta (N.E.Br.) Burtt Davy & Greenway
- Hermannia depressa N.E.Br.
- Hermannia desertorum Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia diffusa L.f.
- Hermannia disermifolia Jacq.
- Hermannia disticha Schrad.
- Hermannia diversistipula C.Presl ex Harv. var. diversistipula
- Hermannia diversistipula C.Presl ex Harv. var. graciliflora I.Verd.
- Hermannia diversistipula C.Presl ex Harv. var. nana Harv.
- Hermannia donaldsonii Baker
- Hermannia dryadiphylla (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Harv.
- Hermannia eenii Baker f.
- Hermannia elliottiana (Harv.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia engleri Schinz
- Hermannia erecta N.E.Br.
- Hermannia erlangeriana K.Schum.
- Hermannia erodioides (Burch. ex DC.) Kuntze
- Hermannia erythraeae Chiov.
- Hermannia exappendiculata (Mast.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia exilis Burtt Davy
- Hermannia exstipulata E.Mey. ex Harv.
- Hermannia filifolia L.f. var. filifolia
- Hermannia filifolia L.f. var. grandicalyx I.Verd.
- Hermannia filifolia L.f. var. passerinoides Harv.
- Hermannia filifolia L.f. var. robusta I.Verd.
- Hermannia filipes Harv.
- Hermannia fischeri K.Schum.
- Hermannia flammea Jacq.
- Hermannia flammula Harv.
- Hermannia floribunda Harv.
- Hermannia fruticulosa K.Schum.
- Hermannia gariepina Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia geminiflora Dinter & Engl.
- Hermannia geniculata Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia gerrardii Harv.
- Hermannia gilfillanii N.E.Br.
- Hermannia glabrata L.f.
- Hermannia glanduligera K.Schum.
- Hermannia glandulosissima Engl.
- Hermannia gracilis Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia grandiflora Aiton
- Hermannia grandifolia N.E.Br.
- Hermannia grandistipula (Buchinger ex Hochst.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia grisea Schinz
- Hermannia grossularifolia L.
- Hermannia guerkeana K.Schum.
- Hermannia halicacaba DC.
- Hermannia helianthemum K.Schum.
- Hermannia helicoidea I.Verd.
- Hermannia heterophylla (Cav.) Thunb.
- Hermannia hirsuta Schrad.
- Hermannia hispidula Rchb.f.
- Hermannia holosericea Jacq.
- Hermannia holubii Burtt Davy
- Hermannia humifusa Hochr.
- Hermannia humilis Thunb.
- Hermannia hyssopifolia L.
- Hermannia hyssopifolia L. var. integerrima Schinz
- Hermannia incana Cav.
- Hermannia involucrata Cav.
- Hermannia jacobeifolia (Turcz.) R.A.Dyer
- Hermannia johanssenii N.E.Br.
- Hermannia johnstonii Exell & Mendonça
- Hermannia joubertiana Harv.
- Hermannia juttae Dinter & Engl.
- Hermannia kirkii Mast.
- Hermannia L. - Hermannia
- Hermannia lacera (E.Mey. ex Harv.) Fourc.
- Hermannia lancifolia Szyszyl.
- Hermannia latifolia Jacq.
- Hermannia lavandulifolia L.
- Hermannia leucantha Schltdl.
- Hermannia leucophylla C.Presl
- Hermannia lindquistii Engl.
- Hermannia linearifolia Harv.
- Hermannia linearis (Harv.) Hochr.
- Hermannia linifolia auct.
- Hermannia linifolia Burm.f.
- Hermannia linnaeoides (Burch.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia litoralis I.Verd.
- Hermannia longiramosa Engl.
- Hermannia lugardii N.E.Br.
- Hermannia macowanii (Szyszyl.) Schinz
- Hermannia macra Schltr.
- Hermannia macrobotrys K.Schum.
- Hermannia malvifolia N.E.Br.
- Hermannia marginata (Turcz.) Pillans
- Hermannia medleyi Engl.
- Hermannia merxmuelleri Friedr.-Holzh.
- Hermannia micans Schrad.
- Hermannia micrantha Adamson
- Hermannia micropetala Harv.
- Hermannia mildbraedii Dinter
- Hermannia minimifolia Friedr.-Holzh.
- Hermannia minutiflora Engl.
- Hermannia modesta (Ehrenb.) Mast.
- Hermannia montana N.E.Br.
- Hermannia mucronulata Turcz.
- Hermannia muirii Pillans
- Hermannia multifida DC.
- Hermannia multiflora Jacq.
- Hermannia muricata Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia myrrhifolia Thunb.
- Hermannia natalensis Szyszyl.
- Hermannia nivea Schinz
- Hermannia oblongifolia (Harv.) Hochr.
- Hermannia odorata Aiton
- Hermannia oligantha T.M.Salter
- Hermannia oligosperma K.Schum.
- Hermannia oliveri K.Schum.
- Hermannia orophila Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia pallens Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia pallens Eckl. & Zeyh. var. glabrescens Harv.
- Hermannia paniculata Franch.
- Hermannia parviflora Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia parvula Burtt Davy
- Hermannia patellicalyx Engl.
- Hermannia patula Harv.
- Hermannia pauciflora S. Wats. - Santa Catalina Burstwort
- Hermannia paucifolia Turcz.
- Hermannia pearsonii Exell & Mendonça
- Hermannia pedunculata E.Phillips
- Hermannia pfeilii K.Schum.
- Hermannia pillansii Compton
- Hermannia pinnata L.
- Hermannia presliana Turcz.
- Hermannia prismatocarpa E.Mey. ex Harv.
- Hermannia procumbens Cav. subsp. myrrhifolia (Thunb.) De Winter
- Hermannia procumbens Cav. subsp. procumbens
- Hermannia pseudo-mildbraedii Dinter & Engl.
- Hermannia pulchella L.f.
- Hermannia pulverata Andrews
- Hermannia quartiniana A.Rich.
- Hermannia rautanenii Schinz ex K.Schum.
- Hermannia rehobothensis Friedr.-Holzh.
- Hermannia repetenda I.Verd.
- Hermannia resedifolia (Burch.) R.A.Dyer
- Hermannia rigida Harv.
- Hermannia rogersii Burtt Davy
- Hermannia rudis N.E.Br.
- Hermannia rugosa Adamson
- Hermannia saccifera (Turcz.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia salviifolia L.f. var. grandistipula Harv.
- Hermannia salviifolia L.f. var. oblonga Harv.
- Hermannia salviifolia L.f. var. ovalis Harv.
- Hermannia salviifolia L.f. var. salviifolia
- Hermannia sandersonii Harv.
- Hermannia scabra Cav.
- Hermannia scabricaulis T.M.Salter
- Hermannia schinzii K.Schum.
- Hermannia schlechteriana Schinz ex K.Schum.
- Hermannia scoparia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Harv.
- Hermannia scordifolia Jacq.
- Hermannia scordifolia Jacq. var. integriuscula Harv.
- Hermannia seineri Engl.
- Hermannia seineri Engl. var. latifolia Engl.
- Hermannia seitziana Engl.
- Hermannia setosa Schinz
- Hermannia sinuata Burtt Davy
- Hermannia sisymbriifolia (Turcz.) Hochr.
- Hermannia solaniflora K.Schum.
- Hermannia spinosa E.Mey. ex Harv.
- Hermannia staurostemon K.Schum.
- Hermannia stellulata (Harv.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia stipitata Pillans
- Hermannia stipulacea Lehm. ex Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia stricta (E.Mey. ex Turcz.) Harv.
- Hermannia stuhlmannii K.Schum.
- Hermannia suavis C.Presl ex Harv.
- Hermannia sulcata Harv.
- Hermannia teitensis Engl.
- Hermannia tenella Dinter & Schinz
- Hermannia tenuifolia Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hermannia ternifolia C.Presl ex Harv.
- Hermannia testacea Vollesen
- Hermannia texana Gray - Texas Burstwort
- Hermannia tigrensis Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Hermannia tomentosa (Turcz.) Schinz ex Engl.
- Hermannia torrei Wild
- Hermannia transvaalensis Schinz
- Hermannia trifoliata L.
- Hermannia trifurca auct.
- Hermannia trifurca L.
- Hermannia uhligii Engl.
- Hermannia umbratica I.Verd.
- Hermannia velutina DC.
- Hermannia vernicata (Burch.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia veronicifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Hochr.
- Hermannia vesicaria Cav.
- Hermannia vestita Thunb.
- Hermannia violacea (Burch. ex DC.) K.Schum.
- Hermannia violiifolia Engl. ex Dinter
- Hermannia viscosa auct.
- Hermannia viscosa Hiern
- Hermannia volkensii K.Schum.
- Hermannia waltherioides K.Schum.
- Hermannia woodii Schinz
- Hildegardia barteri (Mast.) Kosterm.
- Hildegardia erythrosiphon (Baill.) Kosterm.
- Hildegardia gillettii Dorr & L.C.Barnett
- Hildegardia migeodii (Exell) Kosterm.
- Hua gaboni Pierre ex De Wild.
- Hua gaboni Pierre ex De Wild.
- Kleinhovia hospita L. - Guest Tree
- Kleinhovia hospita L.
- Kleinhovia L. - Kleinhovia
- Leptonychia adolfi-friederici Engl. & K.Krause
- Leptonychia bampsii R.Germ. var. bampsii
- Leptonychia bampsii R.Germ. var. ituriensis R.Germ.
- Leptonychia batangensis (C.H.Wright) Burret
- Leptonychia brieyi R.Germ.
- Leptonychia chrysocarpa K.Schum.
- Leptonychia densivenia Engl. & K.Krause
- Leptonychia devillei R.Germ.
- Leptonychia dewildei R.Germ.
- Leptonychia echinocarpa K.Schum.
- Leptonychia fernandopoana Engl. & K.Krause ex Mildbr.
- Leptonychia lanceolata Mast.
- Leptonychia lasiogyne K.Schum.
- Leptonychia macrantha K.Schum.
- Leptonychia mayumbensis R.Germ.
- Leptonychia melanocarpa R.Germ. var. grandifolia R.Germ.
- Leptonychia melanocarpa R.Germ. var. melanocarpa
- Leptonychia mildbraedii Engl.
- Leptonychia multiflora K.Schum.
- Leptonychia occidentalis Keay
- Leptonychia pallida K.Schum.
- Leptonychia pubescens Keay
- Leptonychia semlikiensis Engl.
- Leptonychia tessmannii Engl.
- Leptonychia tokana R.Germ.
- Leptonychia urophylla Welw. ex Mast.
- Leptonychia usambarensis K.Schum.
- Leptonychia wagemansii R.Germ.
- Leptonychia youngii Exell & Mendonça
- Mahernia abyssinica Hochst. ex Harv.
- Mahernia angustifolia auct.
- Mahernia betonicifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Harv.
- Mahernia bipinnata L. var. acutifolia Harv.
- Mahernia bipinnata L. var. bipinnata
- Mahernia bipinnata L. var. glandulosa Harv.
- Mahernia chrysantha Planch. ex Harv.
- Mahernia coccocarpa Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Mahernia elliottiana Harv.
- Mahernia erodioides Burch. ex DC.
- Mahernia erodioides Burch. ex DC. var. latifolia Harv.
- Mahernia exappendiculata Mast.
- Mahernia glabrata (L.f.) Cav.
- Mahernia grandiflora DC. var. burchellii Harv.
- Mahernia grandistipula Buchinger ex Hochst.
- Mahernia heterophylla Cav.
- Mahernia linearis Harv.
- Mahernia linnaeoides Burch.
- Mahernia multifida (DC.) Harv.
- Mahernia nana Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Mahernia oblongifolia Harv.
- Mahernia ovata E.Mey. ex Turcz.
- Mahernia parviflora (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Harv.
- Mahernia pilosula Harv.
- Mahernia pilosula Harv. var. latifolia Harv.
- Mahernia pulchella (L.f.) Cav.
- Mahernia resedaefolia Burch.
- Mahernia scabra Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Mahernia sisymbriifolia Turcz.
- Mahernia stellulata Harv.
- Mahernia tomentosa Harv.
- Mahernia tomentosa Turcz.
- Mahernia vernicata Burch.
- Mahernia veronicifolia Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Mahernia verticillata L.
- Mahernia vesicaria (Cav.) DC.
- Mahernia violacea Burch. ex DC.
- Mansonia altissima (A.Chev.) A.Chev. var. altissima
- Mansonia altissima (A.Chev.) A.Chev. var. kamerunica Jacq.-Fél.
- Mansonia diatomanthera Brenan
- Mansonia nymphaeifolia Mildbr.
- Megatritheca devredii (R.Germ.) Cristóbal
- Megatritheca grossedenticulata (M.Bodard & Pellegr.) Cristóbal
- Melhania acuminata Mast. var. acuminata
- Melhania acuminata Mast. var. agnosta (K.Schum.) Wild
- Melhania acuminata Mast. x M. forbesii Planch. ex Mast. ex Hell.
- Melhania agnosta K.Schum.
- Melhania albicans Baker f.
- Melhania albiflora (Hiern) Exell & Mendonça ex Hill & Salisb.
- Melhania amboensis Schinz
- Melhania angustifolia K.Schum.
- Melhania annua Thulin
- Melhania beguinotii Cufod.
- Melhania bolusii Burtt Davy
- Melhania burchellii DC.
- Melhania carrissoi Exell & Mendonça
- Melhania chrysantha E.Mey.
- Melhania chrysantha E.Mey. ex Turcz.
- Melhania coriacea Chiov.
- Melhania cyclophylla Hochst. ex Mast.
- Melhania damarana Harv.
- Melhania dehnhardtii K.Schum.
- Melhania denhamii R.Br. var. benadirensis Chiov.
- Melhania denhamii R.Br. var. denhamii
- Melhania didyma Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Melhania didyma Eckl. & Zeyh. var. linearifolia (Sond.) Szyszyl.
- Melhania engleriana K.Schum.
- Melhania ferruginea A.Rich.
- Melhania fiorii Chiov.
- Melhania forbesii Planch. ex Mast.
- Melhania grandibracteata (K.Schum.) K.Schum.
- Melhania griquensis Bolus
- Melhania hiranensis Thulin
- Melhania incana B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.
- Melhania incana B.Heyne var. albiflora Hiern
- Melhania integra I.Verd.
- Melhania kelleri Schinz
- Melhania leucantha E.Mey.
- Melhania linearifolia Sond.
- Melhania muricata Balf.f.
- Melhania ovata (Cav.) Spreng. var. montana K.Schum.
- Melhania ovata (Cav.) Spreng. var. oblongata (Hochst.) K.Schum.
- Melhania ovata (Cav.) Spreng. var. ovata
- Melhania parviflora Chiov.
- Melhania parvifolia Chiov.
- Melhania phillipsiae Baker f.
- Melhania polygama I.Verd.
- Melhania polyneura K.Schum.
- Melhania prostrata DC.
- Melhania quercifolia Thulin
- Melhania randii Baker f.
- Melhania rehmannii Szyszyl.
- Melhania rotundata Hochst. ex Mast.
- Melhania rupestris Schinz
- Melhania somalensis Baker f.
- Melhania steudneri Schweinf.
- Melhania stipulosa J.R.I.Wood
- Melhania suluensis Gerstner
- Melhania taylori Baker f.
- Melhania transvaalensis Szyszyl.
- Melhania velutina Forssk.
- Melhania velutina Forssk. x M. ovata (Cav.) Spreng. ex Hell.
- Melhania virescens (K.Schum.) K.Schum.
- Melhania zavattarii Cufod.
- Melochia bracteosa F.Hoffm.
- Melochia corchorifolia L. - Chocolateweed
- Melochia corchorifolia L.
- Melochia cordata Burm.f.
- Melochia hirsuta Cav. - >>melochia Spicata
- Melochia hirsuta Cav. var. glabrescens Gray - >>melochia Spicata
- Melochia indica Kurz - >>melochia Umbellata
- Melochia L. - Melochia
- Melochia melissifolia Benth.
- Melochia melissifolia Benth. var. microphylla K.Schum.
- Melochia nodiflora Sw. - Bretonica Prieta
- Melochia pyramidata L. - Pyramidflower
- Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell - Bretonica Peluda
- Melochia tomentosa L. - Teabush
- Melochia tomentosa L. var. frutescens (Jacq.) A. DC. - >>melochia Tomentosa
- Melochia umbellata (Houtt.) Stapf - Hierba Del Soldado
- Melochia villosa (P. Mill.) Fawcett & Rendle - >>melochia Spicata
- Nephropetalum pringlei Robins. & Greenm. - >>ayenia Limitaris
- Nesogordonia dewevrei (De Wild. & T.Durand) Capuron ex R.Germ.
- Nesogordonia fouassieri (A.Chev.) Capuron ex N.Hallé
- Nesogordonia holtzii (Engl.) Capuron ex L.C.Barnett & Dorr
- Nesogordonia ituriensis (De Wild.) Capuron
- Nesogordonia kabingaensis (K.Schum.) Capuron ex R.Germ.
- Nesogordonia leplaei (Vermoesen) Capuron ex R.Germ.
- Nesogordonia papaverifera (A.Chev.) Capuron ex N.Hallé
- Nesogordonia parvifolia (M.B.Moss ex Milne-Redh.) Capuron ex Wild
- Nesogordonia perpulchra N.Hallé
- Octolobus angustatus Hutch.
- Octolobus grandis Exell
- Octolobus heteromerus K.Schum.
- Octolobus spectabilis Welw.
- Octolobus zenkeri Engl.
- Pentapetes L. - Pentapetes
- Pentapetes phoenicea L. - Flor Impia
- Pterygota adolfi-friederici Engl. & K.Krause
- Pterygota alata (Roxb.) R.Br.
- Pterygota alata K.Schum.
- Pterygota augouardii Pellegr.
- Pterygota bequaertii De Wild.
- Pterygota kamerunensis K.Schum. & Engl.
- Pterygota macrocarpa K.Schum.
- Pterygota mildbraedii Engl.
- Pterygota schoorkopfii Engl.
- Pterygota schumanniana Engl.
- Pterygota schweinfurthii Engl.
- Riedlea hirsuta (Cav.) A. DC. - >>melochia Spicata
- Rulingia dasyphylla
- Scaphopetalum acuminatum Engl. & K.Krause
- Scaphopetalum amoenum A.Chev.
- Scaphopetalum blackii Mast. var. blackii
- Scaphopetalum blackii Mast. var. letestui (Pellegr.) N.Hallé
- Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum Engl. & K.Krause
- Scaphopetalum dewevrei De Wild. var. dewevrei
- Scaphopetalum dewevrei De Wild. var. suborophila R.Germ.
- Scaphopetalum discolor K.Schum.
- Scaphopetalum letestui Pellegr.
- Scaphopetalum longipedunculatum Mast.
- Scaphopetalum macranthum K.Schum.
- Scaphopetalum mannii Mast.
- Scaphopetalum monophysca K.Schum.
- Scaphopetalum ngounyense Pellegr.
- Scaphopetalum pallidinerve Engl. & K.Krause
- Scaphopetalum parvifolium Baker f.
- Scaphopetalum paxii H.Winkl.
- Scaphopetalum riparium Engl. & K.Krause
- Scaphopetalum stipulosum K.Schum.
- Scaphopetalum talbotii Baker f.
- Scaphopetalum thonneri De Wild. & T.Durand var. klainei Pierre ex N.Hallé
- Scaphopetalum thonneri De Wild. & T.Durand var. thonneri
- Scaphopetalum vanderystii R.Germ.
- Scaphopetalum zenkeri K.Schum.
- Sida villosa P. Mill. - >>melochia Spicata
- Sterculia acerifolia A.Cunn.
- Sterculia acuminata P.Beauv.
- Sterculia africana (Lour.) Fiori var. africana
- Sterculia africana (Lour.) Fiori var. rivae (K.Schum.) Cufod.
- Sterculia africana (Lour.) Fiori var. socotrana (K.Schum.) Fiori
- Sterculia alexandri Harv.
- Sterculia ambacensis Welw. ex Hiern
- Sterculia apetala (Jacq.) H.Karst.
- Sterculia apetala (Jacq.) Karst. - Panama Tree
- Sterculia appendiculata K.Schum.
- Sterculia barteri Mast.
- Sterculia bequaertii De Wild.
- Sterculia caricaefolia G.Don
- Sterculia carthaginensis Cav.
- Sterculia cauliflora (Mast.) Roberty
- Sterculia cinerea A.Rich.
- Sterculia dawei Sprague
- Sterculia digitata (Mast.) Roberty
- Sterculia diversifolia G.Don
- Sterculia elegantiflora Hutch. & Dalziel
- Sterculia erythrosiphon Baill.
- Sterculia foetida L. - Hazel Sterculia
- Sterculia foetida L.
- Sterculia guerichii K.Schum.
- Sterculia hartmanniana Schweinf.
- Sterculia L. - Sterculia
- Sterculia lastoursvillensis M.Bodard & Pellegr.
- Sterculia lindensis Engl.
- Sterculia mhosya Engl.
- Sterculia mirabilis (A.Chev.) Roberty
- Sterculia murex Hemsl.
- Sterculia oblonga Mast.
- Sterculia platanifolia L. f. - >>firmiana Simplex
- Sterculia purpurea Exell
- Sterculia quinqueloba (Garcke) K.Schum.
- Sterculia reticulata (A.Chev.) Roberty
- Sterculia rhinopetala K.Schum.
- Sterculia rhynchocarpa K.Schum.
- Sterculia rogersii N.E.Br.
- Sterculia schliebenii Mildbr.
- Sterculia setigera Del. - Sterculia
- Sterculia setigera Delile
- Sterculia spectabilis (Welw.) Roberty
- Sterculia stenocarpa H.Winkl.
- Sterculia subviolacea K.Schum.
- Sterculia tomentosa auct.
- Sterculia tragacantha Lindl.
- Sterculia tragacantha Lindley - Sterculia
- Sterculia tragacanthoides Engl.
- Sterculia triphaca R.Br.
- Sterculia triphaca R.Br. var. rivae K.Schum.
- Sterculia urens Roxb. - Sterculia
- Sterculia verticillata Thonn.
- Sterculia zastrowiana Engl.
- Tarrietia densiflora (Pellegr.) Aubrév. & Normand
- Tarrietia utilis (Sprague) Sprague
- Tarrietia utilis Sprague var. densiflora Pellegr.
- Theobroma angustifolium Mocino & Sesse ex DC. - Theobroma
- Theobroma bicolor Humb. & Bonpl. - Theobroma
- Theobroma cacao L. - Cacao
- Theobroma cacao L.
- Theobroma cacao L. ssp. sphaerocarpum (A. Chev.) Cuatrec. - Cacao
- Theobroma grandiflorum (Willd. ex Sprengel) Schumann - Theobroma
- Theobroma L. - Theobroma
- Theobroma leiocarpum Bernoulli - >>theobroma Cacao Ssp. Cacao
- Theobroma mammosum Cuatrec. & Leon - Theobroma
- Theobroma pentagonum Bernoulli - >>theobroma Cacao Ssp. Cacao
- Theobroma sativa (Aublet) Lign. & Le Bey - >>theobroma Cacao Ssp. Cacao
- Theobroma simiarum J. D. Smith - Theobroma
- Theobroma sphaerocarpum A. Chev. - >>theobroma Cacao Ssp. Sphaerocarpum
- Trichanthera modesta Ehrenb.
- Trichanthera modesta Ehrenb.
- Walcuffa torrida J.F.Gmel.
- Waltheria americana L. - >>waltheria Indica
- Waltheria americana L.
- Waltheria americana L. var. indica (L.) K.Schum.
- Waltheria americana L. var. sahelica Roberty
- Waltheria americana L. var. subspicata K.Schum.
- Waltheria calcicola Urban - Raichie
- Waltheria indica L. - Uhaloa
- Waltheria indica L.
- Waltheria indica L. var. americana (L.) R. Br. ex Hosaka - >>waltheria Indica
- Waltheria L. - Waltheria
- Waltheria lanceolata R.Br. ex Mast.
- Waltheria laxa Thulin
- Waltheria pyrolifolia Gray - >>waltheria Indica
- Xeropetalum brucei Hochst.
- Xeropetalum quinquesetum Delile
- Xeropetalum rotundifolia Hochst.
- Xyochlaena vestita (Balf.f.) Stapf