Galphimia Cav.

Shrubs. Leaves entire with two small glands at base of limb; stipules inserted at base of petiole. Inflorescence terminal, racemose, bracteate; pedicels 2-bracteolate below articulation. Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic. Calyx-lobes 5, eglandular, shorter than petals. Petals clawed, entire. Stamens 10, episepalous ones longest. Ovary globular, 3-lobed, 3-locular, sometimes 2 locules abortive; styles 3, free, coiled in bud, divergent, acute. Fruits dry, smooth, mericarps not winged, dehiscent.

California and Texas to Argentina, centering around Mexico; ca 10 species, one species is commonly cultivated in gardens in India.

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