Vahlia

Vahlia is a genus of flowering plants that is the sole member of the Vahliaceae family. Members of this genus are found in the Indian subcontinent, Iraq, and parts of Africa.

Plants in this genus are 1-2 year herbacous plants or shrubs. Their leaves are simple, usually with no stipules. The flowers are usually in pairs. These are small, hermaphroditic, and have 5 petals and sepals. In Vahlia species, there are 5 stamens present as well. There are capsule fruits that are formed, which hold between 50 and 200 tiny seeds.

It was named after Norwegian-Danish botanist, Martin Vahl by Carl Peter Thunberg.

Species
There are 8 species:


 * Vahlia capensis
 * Vahlia cordofana
 * Vahlia cynodonteti
 * Vahlia dichotoma
 * Vahlia digyna
 * Vahlia goddingii
 * Vahlia viscosa