Abuta rufescens Aubl.

Jacques, Frédéric M. B., 2009, Survey of the Menispermaceae endocarps, Adansonia (3) 31 (1), pp. 47-87 : 58-60

Abuta rufescens Aubl.

( Fig. 3E)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Brazil. Amazonas, Manaus, B. A. Krukoff 8030 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp hairpin-shaped, elliptic in outline; one dorsal groove, one lateral groove on each side; surface ornamented with numerous reticulated grooves; limbs parallel and ending straight, one shorter; condyle invisible externally. Length, 22.7 mm; width, 12.8 mm; thickness, 10.7 mm.

2. Genus Albertisia Becc.

Albertisia mangenotii

(Guillaumet & Debray) Forman

( Fig. 3F)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Ivory Coast. Between Boubélé and Olodio, J.-L. Guillaumet 793 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp hairpin-shaped, elliptic in outline; no ridges; surface ornamented with reticulated fibres; limbs slightly distinguishable, one thinner; condyle not visible externally, reduced internally to a small lamelliform invagination; inner surface smooth. Length, 15.2 mm; width, 10.1 mm; thickness, 9.0 mm.

3. Genus Anamirta Colebr.

Anamirta cocculus (L.) Wight & Arn.

( Fig. 4A)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Vietnam. Nam Ky, Bassac,

Thorel s.n. ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp reniform, rounded in outline; no ridges; surface with reticulated grooves; one extremity

pointed more inwards; globular internal condyle

A1 A2 A3 B1 C1 C2 C3 B2 D1 D2 D3 F1

F2

E1 E2 E3

F3

in two chambers, connected to the exterior by two small ventral hollows. Length, 10.1 mm; width, 8.6 mm; thickness, 7.9 mm.

4. Genus Anisocycla Baill.

Anisocycla jollyana (Pierre) Diels

( Fig. 4B)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Gabon. Libreville, Klaine 2581 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp hairpin-shaped, elliptic in outline; no ridges; surface ornamented with reticulated fibres; limbs fused; condyle not visible externally. Length, 14.8 mm; width, 8.7 mm; thickness, 8.7 mm.