Francoaceae
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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
As of May 2025[update], Plants of the World Online included the following genera in Francoaceae:
- Balbisia Cav.
- Bersama Fresen.
- Dimorphopetalum Bertero (synonym Tetilla DC.)
- Francoa Cav.
- Greyia Hook. & Harv.
- Melianthus L.
- Rhynchotheca Ruiz & Pav.
- Viviania Cav.