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Genus Martynia Family Martyniaceae

Description: Annual herb, spreading or prostrate.

Leaves opposite. Racemes short, several flowered. Sepals 5, free. Corolla tubular, 5-lobed.

Fertile stamens 2. Capsule not spiny, horns shorter than the body.


Illustration
M. Maiden

Distribution and occurrence: World: 1 species, tropical Mexico. Australia: 1 species (naturalized).

Text by A. K. Brooks
Taxon concept:

One species in NSW: Martynia annua

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