Dicranostyles

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1978. The botany of the Guayana Highland--part XI. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 1-391.

  • Family

    Convolvulaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Dicranostyles

  • Description

    Genus Description - Lianas, the stems smooth to fluted. Leaves ovate to elliptic, pubescent to glabrescent. Flowers in axillary or thyrsiform inflorescences. Sepals subequal, ovate to subrotund, usually pubescent. Corollas subrotate to funnelform, lobed half the length or almost to base. Stamens included or exserted. Ovary 2-locular, 4-ovulate; styles entire, divided into 2 short branches or completely divided; stigmas oblong to globose. Fruits nut-like, indehiscent. Seeds usually less than 4, glabrous.

  • Discussion

    Dicranostyles Bentham, London Jour. Bot. 5: 355. 1846. Kuhlmanniella Barroso, Rodriguesia 9: 36. 1945 Type species. Dicranostyles scandens Bentham.