Jussiaea jussiaeoides(Desr.) Brenan [family ONAGRACEAE], (1953). [type as above]
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Herb, up to 3 m tall, puberulous or shortly pubescent on young parts. Leaves lanceolate to almost linear, 2.5–13 x 0.2–2.5 cm, acute at the apex; petiole 2–20 mm long. Sepals 4, 6–13 mm long. Petals 10–15 mm long. Stamens 4. Capsules 20–43 mm long, 8-ribbed. Seeds 0.5–0.6 mm long.