71.000 Caldesia
Symoens, J.J., Billiet, F. (1975) Alismataceae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin Botanique National de Belgique
Description of the genus
Leaves floating, deeply cordate at base.. Inflorescence compound, pyramidal, consisting of whorls of 3 branches or 3 flowers, subtended by 3 lanceolate bracts and 2 or 3 smaller bracteoles. Flowers bisexual. Sepals 3, spreading. Petals 3. Stamens 6. Carpels 10-15 (in ours). Achenes spirally arranged, spongy. Worldwide: 4 species in the Old World tropics Malawi: 1 taxon. |
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