Sphedamnocarpus Explained

Sphedamnocarpus is a plant genus in the Malpighiaceae, consisting of some 10^[1] to 18^[2] species. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, and may be subshrubs, shrubs or climbers.^[2] Their mostly yellow flowers have 5 sepals and 5 petals. The 3 to 4-locular ovaries develop into samaras.^[2]

Species

The species include:^[1]

• Sphedamnocarpus angolensis (A.Juss.) Planch. ex Oliv.
• Sphedamnocarpus barbosae Launert
• Sphedamnocarpus cuspidifolius Arènes
• Sphedamnocarpus decaryi Arènes
• Sphedamnocarpus dubardii R. Vig. & Humbert ex Arènes
• Sphedamnocarpus humbertii Arènes
• Sphedamnocarpus multiflorus Nied.
• Sphedamnocarpus orbicularis Arènes
• Sphedamnocarpus pruriens (A. Juss.) Szyszył.
• Sphedamnocarpus transvalicus Burtt Davy

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sphedamnocarpus . The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1 . 2 April 2014.
2. Web site: Hyde. M.. 4219.000 Sphedamnocarpus Planch. ex Benth.. Description of the genus. Flora of Zimbabwe. 2 April 2014. etal.