Sphedamnocarpus

Sphedamnocarpus
Flowers and samara of S. pruriens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Sphedamnocarpus
Planch. ex Benth & Hook.f.
Species

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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]

References

  1. 1 2 "Sphedamnocarpus". The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 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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