Brachystelma
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The genus Brachystelma R. Br. (Apocynaceae: Asclepiadoideae - Ceropegieae) is represented by ca. 100-120 species (Dyer, 1980; Meve, 2002; Mabberley,
2008; Bruyns, 2009) in the world, chiefly distributed in South Africa, South-East Asia and Australasia (Forster, 1996). In India, 17 species are known to occur
(Karthikeyan et al., 2009), of which nine are endemic to India..
Species include:
Brachystelma pullaiahi
2008; Bruyns, 2009) in the world, chiefly distributed in South Africa, South-East Asia and Australasia (Forster, 1996). In India, 17 species are known to occur
(Karthikeyan et al., 2009), of which nine are endemic to India..
Species include:
- Brachystelma schinziiBrachystelma schinziiBrachystelma schinzii is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is endemic to Namibia.-References:* Craven, P. 2004. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, (K.Schum.) N.E.Br. - Brachystelma schultzeiBrachystelma schultzeiBrachystelma schultzei is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Craven, P. 2004. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, (Schltr.) Bruyns - Brachystelma vahrmeijeri, (Schltr.) Bruyns
Brachystelma pullaiahi