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6924.000 Fockea
Goyder, D.J., Gilbert, M.G. & Venter, H.J.T. (2020) Apocynaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 7(2)
Description of the genus
Massive lianas, or erect to twining herbs arising from subterranean, or partially exposed tubers; latex white. Leaves opposite. Inflorescence extra-axillary, umbelliform. Corolla rotate, fused part not extending beyond the corona; lobes linear, spreading. Fruit consisting of pendulous follicles. Seeds flattened, ovate with a narrow marginal rim. Derivation of name: for Gustav Woldemar Focke (1810-1877), German physician, naturalist and plant physiologist. Worldwide: 6 species in southern Africa and 2 further species in East Africa. Caprivi: 1 taxon. |
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| Species | Content |
| multiflora K. Schum. | Description, Image |
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External websites:
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): FockeaFlora Zambesiaca web site: Fockea
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Fockea
Wikipedia: Fockea
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Fockea
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Fockea
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