Spermatophyta: Dicotyledonae: Archichlamydeae

Melianthaceae - Bersama family

Literature

White, F. (1966) Melianthaceae FZ 2(2)

Description of the family

Trees or shrubs. Leaves alternate, imparipinnate (in ours). Stipules present. Inflorescence a conspicuous raceme. Flowers unisexual, zygomorphic. Sepals 4-5, differing from the 4-5 free and unequal petals. Ovary superior. Style with capitate stigma. Fruit a capsule.

Worldwide: 2 genera and 8 species in tropical and South Africa.

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Links to genera: (1)

GenusContent
Bersama Fresen.Description, Image

Other sources of information about Melianthaceae:

GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Melianthaceae
Google: Web - Images - Scholar


Copyright: Mark Hyde and Bart Wursten, 2007-10

Hyde, M.A. & Wursten, B. (2010). Flora of Mozambique: Family page: Melianthaceae.
http://www.mozambiqueflora.com/speciesdata/family.php?family_id=136, retrieved 3 September 2010

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