Cissampelos pareira

Jacques, Frédéric M. B., 2009, Survey of the Menispermaceae endocarps, Adansonia (3) 31 (1), pp. 47-87 : 63

Cissampelos pareira L.

( Fig. 5F)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Mexico. Orizaba, Bourgeau 244 ( P).

Laos. L. Prabang, Pac Bac, E. Poilane 20540 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp horseshoe-shaped, rounded in outline with slightly excavated faces; two dorsal ridges, two lateral ridges on each side (the outer one partly overlapping the inner one), all ridges bearing outgrowths; dorsal face with two lateral concavities; smooth surface; one limb longer than the other, limbs ending parallel; double external condyle, not perforated. Length, 4.4-4.7 mm; width, 3.9 mm; thickness, 1.8-2.1 mm.

14. Genus Cocculus DC.

Cocculus carolinus (L.) DC.

( Fig. 5G)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — United States of America. Missouri, Taney, E. J. Palmer 22109 ( P) .

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp horseshoe-shaped, rounded in outline with excavated faces; one dorsal groove, one lateral groove on each side, numerous reticulated transverse ridges; dorsal face convex; one limb ending outwards, the other inwards; double external condyle, not perforated; central area small and comma-like, completely closed.Length, 5.0 mm; width, 4.1 mm; thickness, 2.1 mm.