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Fernandes, R. & A. (1966) Anacardiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2)
Trees, shrubs or suffrutices; dioecious, monoecious or polygamous, sometimes producing latex. Stipules 0. Leaves mostly compound, sometimes simple (Lannea p.p., Ozoroa, Mangifera), usually alternate, rarely opposite or whorled. Flowers actinomorphic or rarely zygomorphic, (3)4-5-merous. Inflorescences of axillary or terminal panicles. Stamens inserted around (or sometimes on) a disk. Ovary superior, 1-6-locular; loculi with 1 ovule. Fruit a drupe. Worldwide: 70 genera and 875 species, tropical, subtropical, Mediterranean and temperate North America. Malawi: 7 genera and 21 taxa. |
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| Genus | Content |
| Lannea A.Rich. | Description |
| Mangifera L. | Description |
| Ozoroa Delile | Description |
| Sclerocarya Hochst. | Description |
| Searsia F.A. Barkley | Description |
| Sorindeia Thouars | Description |
| Trichoscypha Hook. f. | Description |
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