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Melianthaceae - Bersama family
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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More sample images from the cultivated Melianthaceae (Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record)
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| Genus | Content |
| Bersama Fresen. | Description, Image |
| Melianthus L. |
Other sources of information about Melianthaceae:
Flora of Zimbabwe: native/naturalised Melianthaceae pageGRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Melianthaceae
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