| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 1997 |
| Authors: | Austin, Sebsebe |
| Journal: | Kew Bulletin |
| Volume: | 52 |
| Pagination: | 161-169 |
| Keywords: | GS, morphology, Stictocardia, taxonomy |
| 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. |
| Alternate Journal: | Kew Bull. |