Phacelophrynium K. Schum.
Pflanzenreich IV. 48: 120-123 (1902); Holttum, Gard. Bull. Singapore 13: 273-279 (1951).
Description:
Rosulate plants. Inflorescence a moderately branched synflorescence; florescence bisymmetric; spathes persistent. Cymule subbrachyblastic to brachyblastic; interphyll usually present; bracteoles absent. Sepals equaling lobes or shorter; outer staminodes 1, petaloid; ovary with 3 ovulate locules. Fruit dehiscent, seeds arillate. (From Kubitzki, et al., p. 288)
Geographical Distribution:
Thailand, Malacca Peninsula, Malesian Islands and the Philippines.
Taxonomic Diversity:
About six species.
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