9401.000 Lopholaena DC.

Description of the genus

Perennial herbs or shrublets. Leaves alternate, ± sessile, frequently glaucous, often amplexicaul and decurrent. Capitula homogamous, discoid, solitary, clustered or paniculate. Phyllaries in 1 series. Receptacle flat, alveolate, with margins of alveoli raised. Flowers with 5 triangular lobes. Style terete. Pappus in 2-3 series of slender bristles.

Derivation of name: lophos - crest; chlaina - cloak, referring to the shape of the floral bracts

Worldwide: 19 species in tropical and South Africa

Malawi: 3 taxa.

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Species	FZ divisions	Content
dolichopappa (O. Hoffm.) S. Moore	N?
trianthema (O. Hoffm.) B.L. Burtt	N?
whyteana (Britten) Phil. & C.A. Sm.[End]	S

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Lopholaena
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