Stenops B. Nord.

Hind, D.J.N., Beentje, H.J. & Loeuille, B.F.P. (2026) Compositae - Senecioneae Flora Zambesiaca 6(4) 1-156

Description of the genus

Annual herbs. Leaves alternate. Capitula solitary or in few-headed lax cymes; heads small, radiate, with few florets. Phyllaries connate. Ray florets female; filaments with dilated collar. Fruit achenes 5-ribbed or –winged, glabrous; pappus absent.

Worldwide: 2 species in tropical Africa.

DRC: 1 taxon.

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zairensis (Lisowski) B.Nord.

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Flora of Zambia: Stenops

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Stenops
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Stenops
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Stenops
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Plants of the World Online: Stenops
Tropicos: Stenops
Wikipedia: Stenops

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The DRC flora team (2026). Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Genus page: Stenops.
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