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Gisekiaceae
Gisekia

*Gisekia pharnacioides Linnaeus. Common name: Oldmaid. Habitat: Fields, orchards, other disturbed areas, in dry, sandy, disturbed soils. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia and Africa.

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ID notes: Somewhat reminiscent of various herbs in the Rubiaceae with its opposite or (nearly) whorled leaves; distinguished by its lack of interpetiolar stipule and superior ovary.

Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, K4, WH3; = Gisekia pharnaceioides L.; > Gisekia pharnacioides L. var. alata M.G.Gilbert — FNA4; > Gisekia pharnacioides L. var. pharnacioides — FNA4. Basionym: Gisekia pharnacioides L. 1771

Links to other floras: > Gisekia pharnacioides var. alata - FNA4; > Gisekia pharnacioides var. pharnacioides - FNA4

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