Chiropetalum

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Chiropetalum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Subfamily: Acalyphoideae Tribe: Chrozophoreae Subtribe: Ditaxinae Genus: Chiropetalum A.Juss.
Species
Chiropetalum berterianum Chiropetalum cupreum Chiropetalum griseum Chiropetalum patagonicum etc.

Chiropetalum is a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae. It comprises 25 species, found from Mexico to South America.

[edit] Synonyms

This genus is also known as:

• Aonikena Speg.
• Desfontaena Vell.
• Desfontaina Steud.
• Desfontainea Rchb.