Pycnarrhena ozantha Diels

Jacques, Frédéric M. B., 2009, Survey of the Menispermaceae endocarps, Adansonia (3) 31 (1), pp. 47-87 : 74-75

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1639-4798

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scientific name

Pycnarrhena ozantha Diels
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Pycnarrhena ozantha Diels View in CoL

( Fig. 10A)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Papua-New Guinea. D. Soyers 24162 (L).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp horseshoe-shaped, rounded in outline without excavated faces; one dorsal ridge, two lateral ridges on each side; rugose surface; dorsal face convex; one limb ending more inwards; central area filled, condyle inconspicuous. Length, 12.9 mm; width, 10.5 mm; thickness, 10.5 mm.

38. Genus Rhaptonema Miers

Rhaptonema thouarsiana (Baill.) Diels

( Fig. 10B)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Madagascar. Antsiranana, Antalaha, D. Ravelonarivo 673 ( P) .

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp horseshoe-shaped, elliptic in outline without excavated faces; one dorsal ridge; surface rugose slightly ornamented; dorsal face convex; central area filled; condyle very limited. Length, 19.9 mm; width, 16.4 mm; thickness, 11.3 mm.

39. Genus Rhigiocarya Miers

Rhigiocarya racemifera Miers

( Fig. 10C)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Gabon. Libreville, Klaine 3242 ( P).

Ivory Coast. Bouroukrou, A. Chevalier 16827 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp straight, elliptic in outline with ventral condyle; one dorsal ridge, one or no lateral wing on each side; surface densely covered with long and blunt spines; simple intrusive condyle developed in protruding ventral chamber, slight and longitudinal aperture 5.3-7.5 mm long and 0.5-0.9 mm wide. Length, 15.8-17.8 mm; width, 10.0- 12.2 mm; thickness, 7.6-8.4 mm.

40. Genus Sarcolophium Troupin Sarcolophium suberosum (Diels) Troupin ( Fig. 10D)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Gabon. Libreville, Klaine 2134 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp straight, rounded in outline with ventral condyle; one dorsal ridge continued on ventral face; surface covered with short points; simple intrusive condyle developed in large protruding ventral chamber, large elliptic aperture 4.0 mm long and 2.1 mm wide. Length, 9.9 mm; width, 7.1 mm; thickness, 5.3 mm.

41. Genus Sarcopetalum F.Muell.

Sarcopetalum harveyanum F.Muell.

( Fig. 10E)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Australia. Queensland, Tinaroo, M. van Balgooy 1561 (L).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp horseshoe-shaped, rounded in outline with excavated faces; two dorsal ridges, two lateral ridges on each side, all ridges bearing about 16 strong and short spines; dorsal faces with two lateral concavities; smooth surface; limbs of same length, ending distant from one another; double external condyle not perforated, large central area. Length, 5.9 mm; width, 4.6 mm; thickness, 2.9 mm.

42. Genus Sciadotenia Miers

Sciadotenia cayennensis Benth.

( Fig. 10F)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — French Guiana. Saül, Oldeman 1977 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp reniform; surface irregular with shallow alveoli; central area totally perforated. Length, 8.1 mm; width, 6.3 mm; thickness, 5.8 mm.

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