Spermatophyta: Dicotyledonae: Archichlamydeae: Caryophyllales

Basellaceae

Stannard, B.L. (1988) Basellaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(1)

Walters, S.M. et al. (eds) (1989) The European Garden Flora. Vol. III. Dicotyledons (Part I). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Description of the family

Climbing, perennial, glabrous, ± succulent herbs. Stipules 0. Leaves alternate, usually ovate with a cordate base; margin entire. Flowers in spikes, racemes or panicles, bisexual, actinomorphic. Sepals 2. Petals 5, free or ± united, persistent. Stamens 5, opposite the petals. Ovary superior, 1-locular; ovule 1. Styles usually 3. Fruit indehiscent and fleshy, enclosed by the persistent perianth.

Worldwide: 4 genera and 20 species, tropical and warm regions, especially America.

Malawi: 1 genus and 1 taxon.

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Genus	Content
Basella L.	Description

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Basellaceae
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Basellaceae
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Basellaceae
Wikipedia: Basellaceae
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