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Allmania nodiflora (L.) R.Br. ex Wightwfo-0000526239

Hook. J. Bot. 1: 226, t. 128. 1834; Hook.f. in Fl. Br. Ind. 4: 716. 1885; Gagnep. in Fl. Gén. I.-C. 4: 1059. 1936; K.Larsen in Fl. C.L.V. 24: 18. 1989.— Celosia nodiflora L., Sp. Pl.: 205. 1753. Fig. 84: 1–8.

Accepted Name : This is currently accepted.

Synonyms & Citations :

Description : Erect, prostrate or ascending annual up to 80 cm, branching from the base, glabrous or finely pubescent. Leaves linear to oblong-ovate or spathulate, narrowed to the ± winged petiole, apex acute-acuminate, mucronate or sometimes obtuse; upper surface glabrous, flower finely pubescent; 2.6 by 0.5–2.5 cm; petiole up to 1 cm. Inflorescences of ovoid to globular heads 1–2 cm long, often lengthening after anthesis; peduncle 1–35 mm. Single cymes 2–7-flowered. Bracts and bracteoles ovate-lanceolate, acuminate, 2–4 mm long with green or purple midrib, margins white. Flowers bisexual. Tepals scarious, similar to the bracts but longer, 5–7 mm. Stamens shorter than perianth, staminal cup 2 mm high. Ovary ovoid, style longer than stamens. Fruit ovoid, surrounded by the persistent perianth, opening below the middle, ca 3.5 mm. Seeds lenticular, arillate, black, glossy.

Thailand : SOUTH-EASTERN: Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat; SOUTH- WESTERN: Prachuap Khiri Khan; PENINSULAR: Surat Thani, Pattani.

Distribution : Widespread in tropical Asia.

Ecology : Along sandy shores, but also as a weed in fields and along roadsides at low altitudes.