Apocynaceae

Clitandra Benth.

First published in W.J.Hooker, Niger Fl.: 445 (1849)
This genus is accepted
The native range of this genus is Tropical Africa.

Descriptions

Apocynaceae, E.A. Omino. Flora of Tropical East Africa. 2002

Morphology General Habit
Lianas with tendrils; white latex present in all parts
Morphology Leaves
Leaves opposite, inserted on distinct leaf cushions; stipules absent
Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences
Inflorescence axillary, thyrsoid, congested or lax
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers
Flowers 5-merous, fragrant
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Calyx
Sepals green, without colleters
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Corolla
Corolla white, pinkish or yellowish; corolla lobes overlapping to the left
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Androecium Stamens
Stamens deeply included
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Gynoecium Ovary
Ovary 1–celled, with 2 parietal placentas, almost connate at the base, therefore often seemingly 2–locular
Morphology Reproductive morphology Fruits
Fruit a yellow or orange berry with black seeds embedded in fibrous pulp; endosperm copious.
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Sources

  • Flora of Tropical East Africa

    • Flora of Tropical East Africa
    • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0

  • Herbarium Catalogue Specimens

    • 'The Herbarium Catalogue, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet http://www.kew.org/herbcat [accessed on Day Month Year]'. Please enter the date on which you consulted the system.

  • Kew Backbone Distributions

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2026. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
    • © Copyright 2023 World Checklist of Vascular Plants. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

  • Kew Names and Taxonomic Backbone

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2026. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
    • © Copyright 2023 International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0