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Neotropical Euphorbiaceae s.l.
Avellanita
SUMMARY
Shrub, monoecious. Exudate absent*. Unarmed*. Indumentum present, hairs simple. Stipules free*, simple, unlobed, entire *, not spine-like*, not leaf-like*, without glands. Leaves distributed evenly along stem, alternate, or upper leaves sometimes whorled, simple, unlobed, entire, base symmetrical, blade not pellucid-punctate, more or less purplish-tinged, leaf glands 0; venation pinnate; domatia absent*; stipel-like appendages absent*. Petiole present, without swellings or bends at base or apex*, without glands. Inflorescence with axis, terminal, cymose, few-flowered, each cyme with 1 female flower and 2–3 male flowers; bracts linear, not leaf-like*, green; pedicels present (usually), not articulated*. Male flowers: sepals 5; valvate, free, greenish; petals 0; disc 0; stamens numerous, free, forming a globose reddish mass, filaments very short; anthers almost sessile, without conspicuous modification; pistillode absent. Female flowers: sepals 5; valvate, free, greenish; petals 0; disc 0; ovary locules 3, ovules per locule 1; styles 3, free, entire, styles or stigmas not flat*, surface densely papillose; staminodes absent. Fruit dehiscent, not sculptured, hairy, greenish to brown; seed without appendage, covering or membraneous layer*, not fleshy; embryo flat, not minute, cotyledons leaf-like*.
An asterisk * indicates a state has been assumed but not yet confirmed.
World Checklist: 1 species: Avellanita bustillosii