Primulaceae

Coris L.

First published in Sp. Pl.: 177 (1753)
This genus is accepted
The native range of this genus is Medit., NE. Tropical Africa.

Descriptions

M. Thulin et al. Flora of Somalia, Vol. 1-4 [updated 2008] https://plants.jstor.org/collection/FLOS

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Androecium Stamens
Stamens exserted
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Gynoecium Ovary
Ovary superior, several-ovulate; stigma capitate
Morphology Reproductive morphology Fruits
Capsule globose, opening with 5 valves
Morphology Reproductive morphology Seeds
Seeds papillose.
Distribution
One or two species in the Mediterranean region and northern Somalia.
Morphology General Habit
Perennial or annual herbs, often somewhat woody at the base
Morphology Leaves
Leaves alternate, linear, subsessile
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers
Flowers somewhat zygomorphic and 2-lipped, in dense terminal racemes
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Calyx
Calyx campanulate, 5-lobed, with an outer row of spinescent lobes
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Corolla
Corolla-tube short; lobes 5, slightly unequal, bifid
[FSOM]

Sources

  • Flora of Somalia

    • Flora of Somalia
    • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0

  • Kew Names and Taxonomic Backbone

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2024. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
    • © Copyright 2023 International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

  • World Checklist of Vascular plants (WCVP)

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2024. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
    • © Copyright 2023 World Checklist of Vascular Plants. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0