@article {1457, title = {Unique fruits and generic status of Stictocardia (Convolvulaceae).}, journal = {Kew Bulletin}, volume = {52}, year = {1997}, note = {reprint in Geo{\textquoteright}s files}, pages = {161-169}, abstract = {Fruits of Stictocardia (Convolvulaceae) are more complex than those of related genera, and unique in possesing the following combination of characters: an enlarged calyx, thin exocarp, a 4-lobed septum, and a 4-lobed loculicidal endocarp. Fruit and other distinctive traits are discussed and the conclusion drawn that Stictocardia should be maintained as a distinct genus. A synopsis of species is given along with a discussion of probably pollination syndromes.}, keywords = {GS, morphology, Stictocardia, taxonomy}, author = {Austin, D. F. and Sebsebe, D.} }