Characteristics and economic importance of family Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
1.Diagnostic Features Mostly annual or perennial herbs, sometimes shrubs (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) or trees. Stem possesses mucilage and stellate hairs. Leaves alternate and stipulate (stipules often deciduous). Epicalyx usually present. Image source: pullupyour Flowers actinomorphic, bisexual and hypogynous. Stamens numerous monadelphous and epipetalous, anthers monothecous and reniform. Ovary multicarpellary, syncarpous with axile placentation. Fruit a … Read more