6837.000 Glossostelma
Goyder, D.J. (1995) Notes on the African genus Glossostelma Kew Bulletin 50 527-555
Description of the genus
Erect perennial herbs, with usually solitary simple stems. Inflorescences umbel-like, arising terminally and from upper axils. Corolla campanulate, deeply lobed. Corona 5-lobed, often fleshy, shortly united at base and attached to staminal column. Style head 5-angled. Pollinaria with caudicles shorter and narrower than the pollinia. Follicle usually 1, erect, ovate-lanceolate in outline, not spiny. Worldwide: 2-3 species in tropical and South Africa Malawi: 5 taxa. |
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| Species | FZ divisions | Content |
| brevilobum Goyder | N | |
| carsonii (N.E. Br.) Bullock | N,C,S | Description, Image |
| lisianthoides (Decne.) Bullock | N | |
| nyikense Goyder [NrEnd] | N | Image |
| spathulatum (K. Schum.) Bullock | C,S | Description, Image |
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