Tiliacora triandra (Roxb.) Diels, 2936

Jacques, Frédéric M. B., 2009, Survey of the Menispermaceae endocarps, Adansonia (3) 31 (1), pp. 47-87 : 82

Tiliacora triandra (Roxb.) Diels

( Fig. 12H)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Vietnam. Nhatrang, E. Poilane 2936 ( P). — Collector unknown (Reid collection, BM).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp hairpin-shaped, rounded in outline; one dorsal ridge, numerous reticulated transverse ridges; rugose surface; limbs very short, one slightly longer than the other; double intrusive lateral condyle. Length, 7.8-8.1 mm; width, 6.2-7.2 mm; thickness, 2.6-5.4 mm.

53. Genus Tinomiscium

Miers ex Hook.f. & T.Thomson

Tinomiscium petiolare Miers

( Fig. 12I)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Indonesia. Cult. Hort. Bog., F. Jacques 13 ( P). — Peutjang Island, N. Wirawan 433 ( P). Vietnam. E. Poilane 13574 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp straight, elliptic in outline without condyle; one slight dorsal ridge; rugose surface ornamented numerous small hollows sometimes reticulated; ventral face concave, bearing an outgrowth at one end. Global shape variable. Length, 20.0- 22.1 mm; width, 12.0- 13.1 mm; thickness, 6.2-6.6 mm.

54. Genus Tinospora Miers

Tinospora arfakiana Becc.

( Fig. 12J)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Papua-New Guinea. A. Kostermans 2898 (L).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp straight, elliptic in outline with a ventral condyle; one dorsal ridge only at apex, no lateral ridges; obtuse at base and apex; smooth surface; simple intrusive condyle without protruding chamber, moderate elliptical aperture 9.8 mm long and 3.3 mm wide, a longitudinal and high ventral strip separating the condyle in two parts. Length, 24.9 mm; width, 19.5 mm; thickness, 16.5 mm.