Dirachma somalensisunrecorded [family GERANIACEAE ] Dirachma somalensisD.A.Link [family GERANIACEAE ] (stored under name); Verified by Link, D.A.,
Related name
Dirachma somalensis
Flora
Entry for DIRACHMA somalensis D. A. Link [family GERANIACEAE]
Herbarium
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K)
Collection
Flora Somalia
Resource Type
Reference Sources
Entry From
Flora Somalia, Vol 1, (1993) Author: by D. A. Link [updated by M. Thulin 2008]
Names
DIRACHMA somalensisD. A. Link [family GERANIACEAE], (1991);. type: C1, 4°38’N, 47°41’E, Gillett, Hemming & Watson 22539 (K holo.). Fig. 101.
Information
Shrub or spindly tree, 1–2.5 m tall. Leaves clustered; stipules linear-triangular, about as long as petiole, setose-hispid; petiole 2–4 mm long, hispid; blade broadly ovate, 4–13 x 3–12 mm, cuneate at base, rounded or acute at apex, setose to strigose above, paler and tomentose below. Pedicel 23–35 mm long, setose, with glandular peltate hairs and 4 caducous basally united linear-triangular bracteoles. Sepals 5–6, reflexed during anthesis, lanceolate-caudate, 15–17 mm long, setose and with glandular peltate hairs outside. Petals 5–6, obovate, c. 12 x 4 mm, with transversely elliptic fleshy and densely hairy ligules (nectar covers) near base. Stamens 5–6; filaments 6–7 mm long, with 2 short spurs near base; anthers 3 mm long. Ovary 5–6-celled, tomentose; style 10–11 mm long, glabrous in upper part. Fruit 17–20 x 7 mm. Seeds ellipsoid.
