Francoaceae


The Francoaceae are a small family of flowering plants in the order Geraniales, including the genera Francoa, commonly known as bridal wreaths. The Francoaceae are recognized as a family under various classification schemes. Under the 2009 APG III system the Francoaceae were included within the Melianthaceae. In the 2016 APG IV system the Francoaceae are again recognized as a family, with Melianthaceae included in the circumscription of Francoaceae.

Genera

, Plants of the World Online included the following genera in Francoaceae:
  • Balbisia Cav.
  • Bersama Fresen.
  • Dimorphopetalum Bertero
  • Francoa Cav.
  • Greyia Hook. & Harv.
  • Melianthus L.
  • Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav.
  • Viviania Cav.