Velloziaceae

The Velloziaceae are a family of plants, primarily found in South America, with one outlier in Africa. These plants are often woody shrubs, though they can also be herbaceous. They are distinguished by their woody stems, one-flowered stalks, and typically persistent perianths. The leaves are linear with parallel veins and can sometimes have spiny edges. The flowers are usually in groups of three and may have "coronal appendages" on their petals. The genus Vellozia is the type genus for this family and includes species cultivated for their bell-shaped flowers. The Velloziaceae are part of the order Pandanales.123