Macropodiella

Macropodiella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Podostemaceae. There are four to six species, all native to Africa.[1]

Macropodiella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Podostemaceae
Genus: Macropodiella
Engl.

These are aquatic herbs found in freshwater. The leaves are linear, threadlike, or scale-like. The flowers are solitary or in clusters, and each has two tepals.[1]

Species include:[1]

  • Macropodiella garrettii
  • Macropodiella heteromorpha
  • Macropodiella macrothyrsa
  • Macropodiella pellucida (Engl.) C.Cusset
  • Macropodiella taylorii

References

  1. Ameka, G. K. (2003). The morphology, taxonomy and distribution of the Podostemaceae in West Africa. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 4(1).


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