Phyllobotryon Müll.Arg.

Flacourtiaceae, H. Sleumer (Rijksherbarium, Leiden). Flora of Tropical East Africa. 1975

Morphology General Habit

Shrubs

Morphology Leaves

Leaves persistent, alternate, rather leathery, sinuate- to serrate-dentate, petiolate, penninerved, stipulate

Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences

Inflorescence along the midrib on the upper surface of the upper part of the leaves, either a few-flowered cyme, or sometimes reduced to a solitary flower, subtended by a major leafy bract and 2 lateral bracteoles; flowers bisexual or polygamous, pedicelled

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Calyx

Sepals 3–4(–5), imbricate, rather irregular and dry

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Corolla

Petals 4–6, imbricate, thin, much larger than the sepals

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Androecium Stamens

Stamens 25–40, free; filaments subulate; anthers almost basifixed, dehiscent longitudinally, apiculate by the protruding connective

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Gynoecium Pistil

Ovary superior, 1-locular, with 2–4 multiovulate placentas; style 1, shortly 2–4-fid

Morphology Reproductive morphology Fruits

Capsule opening with 2 or 3 valves; pericarp woody

Morphology Reproductive morphology Seeds

Seeds albuminate.