3607.010 Bolusanthus Harms
Brummitt, R.K., Harder, D.K., Lewis, G.P., Lock, J.M., Polhill, R.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2007)
Leguminosae Subfamily Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(3)
Leistner, O.A. (ed.) (2000)
Seed plants of southern Africa: families and genera Strelitzia 10
Description of the genus
Shrub or small tree. Leaves imparipinnate; leaflets opposite or alternate. Inflorescence a pendulous raceme. Flowers blue to deep mauve. Calyx campanulate, 5-lobed. Petals with the standard semi-circular, much broader than other petals. Stamens free from base.
Fruit linear, flattened. Worldwide: 1 species in south central Africa Botswana: 1 taxon. |
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