7925.000 Brillantaisia P. Beauv.
Vollesen, K. & Brummitt, R.K. (1981) Notes on Brillantaisia pubescens (Acanthaceae) with particular reference to discontinuity in flower size Kew Bulletin 36(3) 569 -573
Description of the genus
Herbs, shrubs or small trees. Inflorescence a large terminal panicle. Corolla 2-lipped. Stamens 2. Ovules 3 or more in each loculus. Worldwide: c. 9 species in tropical Africa and Madagascar Zimbabwe: 1 cultivated taxon. |
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