Broad-spectrum pollination of  <i>Plectranthus neochilus</i>

C. H. Stirton

doi:10.4102/abc.v12i2.1402

Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation (Nov 1977)

Broad-spectrum pollination of <i>Plectranthus neochilus</i>

C. H. Stirton

Affiliations

C. H. Stirton: Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agricultural Technical Services

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.v12i2.1402
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 12, no. 2
pp. 229 – 230

Abstract

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The pollination ecology of Plectranthus neochilus Schltr. is discussed and compared with that of another garden plant, Plectranthus barbatus Andr.. Pollinators and flower visitors of P. neochilus include members of the Megachilidae, Anthophoridae, Syrphidae, Bombyliidae, Sphingidae, Apidae.

Published in Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation

ISSN: 0006-8241 (Print); 2311-9284 (Online)
Publisher: South African National Biodiversity Institut
Country of publisher: South Africa
LCC subjects: Science: Natural history (General): General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution
Website: http://www.abcjournal.org

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