Wilczek, R. (1963) Tiliaceae Flore du Congo du Ruanda et du Burundi Volume X 1-91
Shrubs, all parts stellately hairy, sometimes simple hairs also present. Stipules subulate or setaceous. Leaves petiolate, alternate; lamina 3-7-lobed, palmately nerved, crenate-dentate. Inflorescences of leaf-opposed umbels; bracts similar to stipules. Flowers 4-merous. Sepals 4, deciduous. Petals 4, oblanceolate, white or purplish. Stamens numerous, with nodose filaments. Ovary 4-5-locular. Capsule dehiscent, ellipsoid, covered with rigid bristles. Derivation of name: Named after Anders Sparrman (1748-1820) Worldwide: 3 species in Africa and Madagascar DRC: 1 taxon. |
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| ricinocarpa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze subsp. ricinocarpa | VIII,IX,XI | Description, Image |