Malvaceae



Epicalyx present
Calyx conspicously 5 toother
Leaves purely crodate with usually 9-11 veins
Capsule dehisced into 5 separate valves
 
Hibiscus L.


Epicalyx absent
Calyx fused to form cup-shaped structure with 4 inconspicuously minute teeth
Leaves cordate-lanceolate, with 7 main veins
Capsule dehisced into 5 longitudinal sutures
Thespesia Solans ex correa