Adenophaedra

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1967. The botany of the Guayana Highland--Part VII. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 1-439.

  • Family

    Euphorbiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Adenophaedra

  • Description

    Genus Description - The genus is characterized by a large gland at the apex of anthers forming an extension of the connective.

  • Discussion

    Bernardia sect Adenophaedra Mull.-Arg., Linnaea 34: 172. 1865.

    Type. Adenophaedra grandifolia (Kl.) Mull.-Arg.