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Shrubs or small trees, sometimes spiny. Leaves opposite. Inflorescences of much-forked cymes, alternating from node to node. Flowers bisexual. Calyx 5-fid. Petals slightly fused at base. Stamens 5, alternating with the petals. Ovary sessile with 1-2 ovules. Fruit an almost dry drupe.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Cassinopsis Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/genus.php?genus_id=895
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Cassinopsis

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Cassinopsis is a genus of Afrotropical plants, generally placed in the family Icacinaceae.[1] They are lanky, evergreen shrubs or small trees[2] that favour well-watered areas. They may carry spines and the leaves have an opposite arrangement.[2] The genus name suggests its resemblance to the genus Cassine.[3]

Species

The genus contains some six to seven species,[1][4] including:

References

  1. ^ a b "Cassinopsis Sond". Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b Smith, Emily. "Cassinopsis". Gateway to African Plants. Don Kirkup et al. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Cassinopsis ilicifolia Hochst". Species List. Manie van der Schijff Botanical Garden, U.P. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Cassinopsis". The Plant List. Version 1. 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2012.

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Cassinopsis: Brief Summary

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Cassinopsis is a genus of Afrotropical plants, generally placed in the family Icacinaceae. They are lanky, evergreen shrubs or small trees that favour well-watered areas. They may carry spines and the leaves have an opposite arrangement. The genus name suggests its resemblance to the genus Cassine.

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