Presliophytum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Loasaceae.
It is native to Peru, Chile and north-western Argentina.
The genus name of Presliophytum is in honour of Carl Borivoj Presl (1794–1852), a Czech botanist. The -phytum part of the name refers to phyte meaning 'plant'. It was first described and published in Taxon Vol.55 on page 467 in 2006.
Known species According to Kew: Presliophytum arequipense Presliophytum heucherifolium Presliophytum incanum Presliophytum malesherbioides Presliophytum sessiliflorum
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