9401.000 Lopholaena
Hind, D.J.N., Beentje, H.J. & Loeuille, B.F.P. (2026) Compositae - Senecioneae Flora Zambesiaca 6(4) 1-156
Description of the genus
Perennial herbs or shrublets. Leaves alternate, ± sessile, frequently glaucous, often amplexicaul and decurrent. Capitula homogamous, discoid, solitary, clustered or paniculate. Phyllaries in 1 series. Receptacle flat, alveolate, with margins of alveoli raised. Flowers with 5 triangular lobes. Style terete. Pappus in 2-3 series of slender bristles. Derivation of name: lophos - crest; chlaina - cloak, referring to the shape of the floral bracts Worldwide: 19 species in tropical and South Africa Zimbabwe: 3 taxa. |
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| Species | FZ divisions | Content |
| brickellioides S. Moore [NrEnd] | E | Description, Image |
| coriifolia (Sond.) E. Phillips & C. A. Sm. | W,C,S | Description, Image |
| phippsii D.J.N. Hind [End] | E | Image |
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