Reproductive biology of <i>Stomatium bolusiae</i> (Aizoaceae: Ruschioideae)

Flowers of Stomatium bolusiae are self-incompatible. The species exhibits crepuscular and nocturnal anthesis, exploiting two different pollination mechanisms. The structure of the hermaphroditic flower appears not to favour cross-pollination. The stigmata are never exposed to pollinating agents, whi...

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Main Author: P. C. Zietsman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 2013-01-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
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Online Access:https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/83