Tinospora sagittata (Oliv.) Gagnep., 1914

Jacques, Frédéric M. B., 2009, Survey of the Menispermaceae endocarps, Adansonia (3) 31 (1), pp. 47-87 : 84-86

Tinospora sagittata (Oliv.) Gagnep.

( Fig. 13F)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — China. Guizhou, Cavalier 1914 ( P) .

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp straight, rounded in outline with a ventral condyle; smooth surface without any ridges; slightly keeled at apex, obtuse at base; simple intrusive condyle without protruding chamber, moderate circular aperture 2.0 mm long and 1.6 mm wide. Length, 6.5 mm; width, 7.0 mm; thickness, 4.4 mm.

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C1 C2 C3 E1 E2 E3 F1 F2 G1 H1 H2 H3 I1 I2 I3 B3 D1

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D4 D5

G2 G3 J1 J2

Tinospora uviforme (Baill.) Thanikaimoni ( Fig. 13G)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Madagascar. Mandara, Anadabolava, H. Humbert 12364 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp straight, rounded in outline with a ventral condyle; one dorsal ridge, a few inconspicuous lateral ridges; keeled at apex, obtuse at base; ornamented surface with high and reticulated walls; simple intrusive condyle without protruding chamber, small aperture 1.1 mm long and 0.5 mm wide. Length, 9.8 mm; width, 9.1 mm; thickness, 7.3 mm.

55. Genus Triclisia Benth.

Triclisia dictyophylla Diels

( Fig. 13H)

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Cameroon. Yokadouma, R. Letouzey 5282 ( P).

DESCRIPTION

Endocarp hairpin-shaped, elliptic in outline; one inconspicuous dorsal ridge, no lateral ridges; surface ornamented with numerous strong and short walls; rugose surface; limbs ending comma-shaped with the thinner one keeled; double intrusive lateral condyle. Length, 15.5 mm; width, 11.1 mm; thickness, 8.3 mm.