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Tylosema FABACEAE

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Dicotyledons: Rosids

Part of the book series: Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants ((SUCCPLANTS))

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A diagnostic description of the genus is given with special emphasis on the occurrence of succulence amongst its species. The geographical distribution is outlined, together with a selection of important literature, and an explanation of the etymology of the name. This is followed by a short summary of its position in the phylogeny of the family and of the past and present classification in a phylogenetic context. The succulent features present amongst the species of the genus are shortly explained as to morphology and anatomy.

This is followed by a synoptical treatment of the species (all succulent) of the genus, complete with typification details, full synonymy, geographical and ecological data, a diagnostic description, and, where applicable, notes on phylogenetic placement and relationships, as well as economic and/or horticultural importance.

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  1. Formerly National Botanical Institute, The National Herbarium, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa

    G. Germishuizen

  2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, UK

    R. P. Clark

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  1. Grün Stadt Zürich, Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

    Urs Eggli

  2. Dept of Systematic & Evolutionary Botany, University of Zurich, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

    Reto Nyffeler

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Germishuizen, G., Clark, R.P. (2022). Tylosema FABACEAE. In: Eggli, U., Nyffeler, R. (eds) Dicotyledons: Rosids. Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85239-9_68-1

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