3607.010 Bolusanthus Harms
Brummitt, R.K., Harder, D.K., Lewis, G.P., Lock, J.M., Polhill, R.M. and Verdcourt, B. (2007)
Leguminosae Subfamily Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(3)
Leistner, O.A. (ed.) (2000)
Seed plants of southern Africa: families and genera Strelitzia 10
Description of the genus
Shrub or small tree. Leaves imparipinnate; leaflets opposite or alternate. Inflorescence a pendulous raceme. Flowers blue to deep mauve. Calyx campanulate, 5-lobed. Petals with the standard semi-circular, much broader than other petals. Stamens free from base.
Fruit linear, flattened. Worldwide: 1 species in south central Africa Zimbabwe: 1 taxon. |
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