7003.010 Paralepistemon Lejoly & Lisowski
Lejoly, J. & Lisowski, S. (1986)
Paralepistemon, nouveau genre de Convolvulaceae d'Afrique tropicale Bulletin du Jardin botanique national de Belgique 56(1/2) 195-197
Description of the genus
Robust woody climber (in ours). Inflorescences of cymes in the axils of the upper leaves, forming a terminal panicle. Corolla white. Stamens inserted on large (c. 2 × 2 mm) glandular-pilose scales near the base of the corolla tube.
Ovary with a very short beak. Style articulated at the base, caducous.
Fruit indehiscent, ± woody. Worldwide: 2 species in southern tropical Africa Zambia: 1 taxon. |
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