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Sphedamnocarpus is a plant genus in the Malpighiaceae, consisting of some 10[1] to 18[2] species. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, and may be subshrubs, shrubs or climbers.[2] Their mostly yellow flowers have 5 sepals and 5 petals. The 3 to 4-locular ovaries develop into samaras.[2]
Species
The species include:[1]
- Sphedamnocarpus angolensis (A.Juss.) Planch. ex Oliv.
- Sphedamnocarpus barbosae Launert
- Sphedamnocarpus cuspidifolius Arènes
- Sphedamnocarpus decaryi Arènes
- Sphedamnocarpus dubardii R. Vig. & Humbert ex Arènes
- Sphedamnocarpus humbertii Arènes
- Sphedamnocarpus multiflorus Nied.
- Sphedamnocarpus orbicularis Arènes
- Sphedamnocarpus pruriens (A. Juss.) Szyszył.
- Sphedamnocarpus transvalicus Burtt Davy
References
- ^ a b "Sphedamnocarpus". The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ a b c Hyde, M.; et al. "4219.000 Sphedamnocarpus Planch. ex Benth". Description of the genus. Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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