Class
Family
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Cotyledon L., Sp. Pl. 429-430 (1753)
Description
Small perennial shrubs or subshrubs. Lvs opposite and decussate, rarely whorled, sometimes subrosulate, free, simple, entire. Infl. a terminal, thyrsoid or paniculate cyme, usually on a long scape, naked except near base. Fls 5-merous, pendent in bud and usually remaining so. Sepals free or connate at base, equal. Petals united to form a cylindric or urceolate tube in lower part, fleshy, greenish yellow to deep red; lobes spreading to revolute, generally < tube. Stamens 10, in 2 rather unequal whorls, ± epipetalous, usually ± exserted. Scales forming a cup with the associated carpel. Carpels 5, sometimes slightly fused at base. Seeds numerous.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Bibliography
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Steele, R.; Lowe, M. 2002–2006: Index. Subtropicals Index: 1–12.
