Bauhinia sect. Lysiphyllum

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Bauhinia sect. Lysiphyllum

Description

Tendrilled lianas or semiscandent shrubs with tendrils (in Malesia). Leaves bifoliolate (in Malesia) or entire. Stamens 10; anthers opening by longitudinal slits. Ovary with peltate or capitate stigma. Seeds with short funicular aril-lobes.

Distribution

S Asia to N Australia present, Tropical Africa present
Tropical Africa, S Asia to N Australia, 9 species.

Citation

Wunderlin, Larsen & Larsen 1987 – In: Biol. Skr. Dan. Vid. Selsk.: 22.