Gesnouinia


Gesnouinia is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Urticaceae, endemic to the Canary Islands.

Description

Gesnouinia species are shrubs with monoecious flowers. Two staminate flowers and one carpellate flower are grouped in each bract, which are then clustered into a panicle. The male flowers have a calyx made up of four sepals and four stamens. The female flowers have an included ovary and a short style.

Species

Plants of the World Online as of 2025 accepts only one species.
Gesnouinia arborea Gaudich.