Goyder, D.J. (1995) Notes on the African genus Glossostelma Kew Bulletin 50 527-555
Erect perennial herbs, with usually solitary simple stems. Inflorescences umbel-like, arising terminally and from upper axils. Corolla campanulate, deeply lobed. Corona 5-lobed, often fleshy, shortly united at base and attached to staminal column. Style head 5-angled. Pollinaria with caudicles shorter and narrower than the pollinia. Follicle usually 1, erect, ovate-lanceolate in outline, not spiny. Worldwide: 2-3 species in tropical and South Africa DRC: 0 taxa. |
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