Calantica is a genus of flowering plants in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Taxonomy Calantica is closely related to the pantropical and diverse genus Homalium, from which it differs in having a superior ovary, instead of a semi-inferior ovary. The genus is also similar to Bivinia in its superior ovary but has numerous stamens and long spiciform inflorescences.
Known species The following species are accepted by Plants of the World Online: Calantica biseriata Calantica capuronii Calantica cerasifolia Calantica chauvetiae Calantica decaryana Calantica grandiflora Calantica lucida Calantica olivacea Calantica pseudobiseriata Calantica sphaerocephala
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