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Scandent, glabrous parasites with terete or quadrangular stems; epicortical roots both at base of plant and on twigs. Leaves paired. Dioecious. Inflorescences solitary or clustered, axillary, an indeterminate spike or raceme of paired triads. Flowers 6-merous, inconspicuous and small, usually greenish white; prominent staminodia and vestigial styles representing aborted organs in female and male flowers, respectively. Fruit an orange, reddish or blue berry; endosperm white, embryo bright green, dicotylous. (x = 8).
Scandent, glabrous parasites with terete or quadrangular stems; epicortical roots both at base of plant and on twigs. Leaves paired. Dioecious. Inflorescences solitary or clustered, axillary, an indeterminate spike or raceme of paired triads. Flowers 6-merous, inconspicuous and small, usually greenish white; prominent staminodia and vestigial styles representing aborted organs in female and male flowers, respectively. Fruit an orange, reddish or blue berry; endosperm white, embryo bright green, dicotylous. (x = 8).
