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3559.010 Guilandina
Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007) Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2)
Description of the genus
Shrubs or small trees, covered in prickles (in ours). Leaves 2-pinnate, without glands; leaflets opposite; stipules conspicuous. Inflorescence of terminal and supra-axillary racemes or panicles. Flowers unisexual. Sepals 5, ± equal, the lowest somewhat boat-shaped. Petals 5, ± equal, the upper one differing somewhat. Stamens 10, not exceeding the petals. Ovary often spiny, with a terminal stigma. Pod flattened, thick, covered in stiff spines. Seeds 2-4, spherical, hard, with transverse fracture lines. Worldwide: c. 8 species, pantropical; 2 species (including G. bonduc) widespread on coasts. Mozambique: 1 taxon. |
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| Species | FZ divisions | Content |
| bonduc L. | N,Z,MS,GI,M | Description, Image |
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External websites:
African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): GuilandinaBHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Guilandina
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Guilandina
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Guilandina
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
iNaturalist: Guilandina
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Guilandina
JSTOR Plant Science: Guilandina
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Guilandina
Plants of the World Online: Guilandina
Tropicos: Guilandina
Wikipedia: Guilandina
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