Lagunaria

Not to be confused with Lagenaria.

Lagunaria
Leaves and fruit of Lagunaria patersonia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Bombacoideae
Genus: Lagunaria
(DC.) Rchb.
Species

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Lagunaria is a genus in the family Malvaceae. It is an Australian plant which is native to Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and parts of coastal Queensland.[1] It has been introduced to many parts of the world. The genus was named for its resemblance to the earlier genus Laguna Cav., which was named in honour of Andrés Laguna, a Spanish botanist and a physician to Pope Julius III.[2]

As of April 2021, Plants of the World Online accepts two species:[3]

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  3. ^ "Lagunaria (A.DC.) Rchb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 April 2021.