Helinus

Helinus
H. integrifolius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Tribe: Gouanieae
Genus: Helinus
Species

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Helinus is a genus of flowering plants in the buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, and may be trees, climbing shrubs or lianas. They are unarmed and the branches have coiled tendrils. The alternate leaves have entire margins, and pinnately arranged venation.[1]

Species

The species include:[2]

  • Helinus integrifolius (Lam.) Kuntze – southern Africa
  • Helinus lanceolatus Brandis – Pakistan, western Himalayas, India
  • Helinus mystacinus (Aiton) E.Mey. ex Steud. – eastern Africa
  • Helinus spartioides Schinz ex Engl. – southwestern Africa
Bisexual flower of H. integrifolius, with 5 sepals and 5 petals, with (yellow) annular nectary disk. The small, clawed petals embrace the stamens.

References

  1. ↑ "Helinus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Helinus". The Plant List (2010). Retrieved 2 January 2014.

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