Carpolobia is a genus of plants in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae) that are native to Tropical Africa and Madagascar.[1] It was first written about in 1831 by George Don, at which point 4 species were identified.[2][3] In 1849, the number of accepted species went down to 2. The other 2 became part of the legume family.[4] The two species that remained, C. alba and C. lutea, were described as closely resembling each other.[5] It was initially in the Polygaleae tribe before being split off in 1992 along with the genus Atroxima to form the new tribe of Carpolobieae.[6]
Carpolobia are shrubs, small trees, or lianas. They produce flowers with 5 petals.[1] Its fruit are smooth, drupaceous, and uni- to tri-locular. They are 2 by 2.5 by 2.5 centimetres (0.79 by 0.98 by 0.98 in) and yellow to red-orange at maturity.[1][7] The fruit's endocarp and exocarp are thin and its mesocarp is fleshy.[7]
As of June 2020, there are 5 accepted species:[1]
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Carpolobia is a genus of plants in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae) that are native to Tropical Africa and Madagascar. It was first written about in 1831 by George Don, at which point 4 species were identified. In 1849, the number of accepted species went down to 2. The other 2 became part of the legume family. The two species that remained, C. alba and C. lutea, were described as closely resembling each other. It was initially in the Polygaleae tribe before being split off in 1992 along with the genus Atroxima to form the new tribe of Carpolobieae.
Carpolobia es un género de plantas con flores perteneciente a la familia Polygalaceae. Comprende 15 especies.
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Especies: Carpolobia
Carpolobia es un género de plantas con flores perteneciente a la familia Polygalaceae. Comprende 15 especies.
Carpolobia é um género botânico pertencente à família Polygalaceae.[1]
Carpolobia é um género botânico pertencente à família Polygalaceae.
Carpolobia là một chi thực vật có hoa trong họ Zygophyllaceae.[1]
Chi này gồm các loài:
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