Spermatophyta: Dicotyledonae: Archichlamydeae: Malvales
Bixaceae
- Bixa family
Cochlospermaceae
Lisowski, S., Malaisse, F. & Symoens, J.J. (1970)
Bixaceae Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Bruxelles
Robyns, W. (1967)
Cochlospermaceae Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Bruxelles
Wild, H. (1960)
Bixaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(1)
Description of the family
Shrubs or small trees. Latex coloured. Stipules present. Leaves alternate, simple. Inflorescence a terminal corymb or panicle. Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic. Sepals 4-5. Petals 4-7, free. Stamens numerous. Ovary superior, 1-locular. Style 1; stigma 2-lobed. Fruit densely bristly. Seeds with a fleshy testa, dotted with red glands. Worldwide: 3 genera and 16 species, tropical. Mozambique: 1 genus and 1 taxon. |
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