Trichostigma

A. Richard

in R. de la Sagra, Hist. Fis. Cu ba, 10: 306. 1845.

Etymology: Greek trichos, hair, and stigma, stigma, in reference to the penicillate stigma
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 10. Mentioned on page 3, 4.

Shrubs or vines, perennial. Leaves alternate. Inflorescences axillary or terminal racemes, 5–30-flowered. Flowers: sepals 4; stamens 8–13[–25]; carpels 1; ovary 1-loculed; style absent; stigma 1, penicillate. Fruits berries, black, subglobose. Seed 1.

Distribution

North America, Mexico, West Indies, Central America, South America.

Discussion

Species 3 (1 in the flora).

The fruits of Trichostigma are sometimes described as drupes.

Selected References

None.

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Mark A. Nienaber +  and John W. Thieret +
A. Richard +
North America +, Mexico +, West Indies +, Central America +  and South America. +
Greek trichos, hair, and stigma, stigma, in reference to the penicillate stigma +
in R. de la Sagra, Hist. Fis. Cu ba, +
Trichostigma +
Phytolaccaceae +