Lopholaena (from lophos, a crest, and chlaina, a cloak) is a genus of perennial shrubs and herbaceous plants[1] in the family Asteraceae.[2] About 20 species occur from tropical to southern Africa.

Lopholaena
Lopholaena coriifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Senecioneae
Genus: Lopholaena
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Description

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The flower head is homogamous, having only disc florets, that grow from a flat, honeycombed receptacle.[2] The flowers have 5 triangular lobes,[2] and their corollas vary from white to light purple.[1] The pappus consists of 2 to 3 series of slender bristles. One series of phyllaries fringe the flower head, which are fused at the base.[1] The flower heads may be clustered or paniculate. The alternate leaves are nearly sessile and may clasp the stem (i.e. amplexicaul).

Species[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Beentje, H.; et al. "LOPHOLAENA DC. [family COMPOSITAE]". Flora of Tropical East Africa. jstor.org. JSTOR 006311.
  2. ^ a b c Hyde, M.; et al. "9401.000 Lopholaena DC". Flora of Mozambique. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  3. ^ Flann, C (ed) 2009+ Global Compositae Checklist Archived 2014-11-06 at archive.today