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Merremia
''Merremia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as woodroses. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Merremia'': *''Merremia aniseiifolia, M. aniseiifolia'' Ooststr. – hairy woodrose *''Merremia caloxantha, M. caloxantha'' (Diels) Staples & R.C.Fang *''Merremia calycina, M. calycina'' (Meisn.) Hallier f. *''Merremia calyculata, M. calyculata'' Ooststr. *''Merremia candei, M. candei'' (A.Terracc.) Sebsebe *''Merremia clemensiana, M. clemensiana'' Ooststr. – roadside woodrose *''Merremia cordata, M. cordata'' C.Y.Wu & R.C.Fang *''Merremia crassinervia, M. crassinervia'' Ooststr. *''Merremia dichotoma, M. dichotoma'' Ooststr. *''Merremia discoidesperma, M. discoidesperma'' (Donn.Sm.) O'Donell *''Merremia ellenbeckii, M. ellenbeckii'' Pilg. *''Merremia emarginata, M. emarginata'' (Burm.f.) Hallier f. *''Merremia galla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Convolvulaceae
Convolvulaceae (), commonly called the bindweed, bindweeds or morning glory, morning glories, is a Family (biology), family of about 60 genera and more than 1,650 species. These species are primarily herbaceous vines, but also include trees, shrubs and herbs. The Tuber, tubers of several species are edible, the best known of which is the sweet potato. Description Convolvulaceae can be recognized by their funnel-shaped, radially symmetrical corolla (flower), corolla; the floral formula for the family has five sepals, five fused petals, five epipetalous stamens (stamens fused to the petals), and a two-part syncarpous and superior gynoecium. The stems of these plants are usually winding, hence their Latin name (from ''convolvere'', "to wind"). The leaves are simple and alternate, without stipules. In parasitic Cuscuta (dodder) they are reduced to scales. The fruit can be a capsule, berry, or nut, all containing only two seeds per one locule (one ovule/ovary (botany), ovary). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
