2131.000 Olax L.
Louis, J. & Leonard, J. (1948)
Olacaceae Flore du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi Volume I 249-278
Description of the genus
Shrubs or small trees. Leaves distichous. Calyx accrescent. Flowers axillary, either solitary or in short racemes. Petals 3 or 5(-6), glabrous within. Stamens 3-6; staminodes 3-6. Ovary superior. Fruit a drupe. Worldwide: 25 species in the Old World tropics and South Africa Tanzania: 1 taxon. |
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