Sphedamnocarpus


Sphedamnocarpus is a plant genus in the Malpighiaceae, consisting of some 10 to 18 species. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, and may be subshrubs, shrubs or climbers. Their mostly yellow flowers have 5 sepals and 5 petals. The 3 to 4-locular ovaries develop into samaras.

Species

The species include:Sphedamnocarpus angolensis Planch. ex Oliv.Sphedamnocarpus barbosae LaunertSphedamnocarpus cuspidifolius ArènesSphedamnocarpus decaryi ArènesSphedamnocarpus dubardii R. Vig. & Humbert ex ArènesSphedamnocarpus humbertii ArènesSphedamnocarpus multiflorus Nied.Sphedamnocarpus orbicularis ArènesSphedamnocarpus pruriens Szyszył.Sphedamnocarpus transvalicus Burtt Davy