Salpingophora Explained

Salpingophora is a genus of beetles in the family Cicindelidae, containing the following species:^[1]

• Salpingophora bellana (W. Horn, 1905)
• Salpingophora hanseatica (W. Horn, 1927)
• Salpingophora helferi (Schaum, 1863)
• Salpingophora maindroni (W. Horn, 1897)
• Salpingophora rueppelii (Guerin-Meneville, 1847)

Salpingophora is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Pedaliaceae, commonly known as the sesame family. This genus is relatively small and not widely known, but it has some interesting characteristics and adaptations that make it noteworthy in the study of botany and plant ecology

Classification

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Angiosperms
• Clade: Eudicots
• Order: Lamiales
• Family: Pedaliaceae
• Genus: Salpingophora

Morphology

Salpingophora plants exhibit the following key morphological traits:

• Leaves: The leaves of Salpingophora species are generally small and may have a fleshy texture, an adaptation to reduce water loss.
• Flowers: The flowers are tubular and often colorful, which aids in attracting pollinators. The tubular shape is a significant characteristic and is reflected in the genus name "Salpingophora," which means "trumpet bearer" in Greek.
• Fruit: The fruit of Salpingophora is typically a capsule that contains numerous seeds. These capsules can be quite distinctive in appearance.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Salpingophora Rivalier, 1950 . Catalogue of Life . 2023-04-08 .