ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Angiosperms
;
Lamiaceae
;
Plectranthus
;
P. vestitus
;
Pollination
;
melittophily
;
hovering bees
;
Flora of madagascar
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract In a primary forest on the Central Plateau of MadagascarPlectranthus vestitus (Lamiaceae) was principally pollinated by the beePachymelus limbatus (Hymenoptera, Anthophoridae). A species ofStylogaster (Diptera, Conopidae) acted as a co-pollinator. Flower — pollinator interactions are described. The bee performed pollination while hovering, a flower-visit lasting onlyc. 0.3 seconds. Floral features such as shape and size of the corolla tube, and the lack of a landing place suggest specialization to hovering anthophorid beepollinators. Floral biology and pollination in the genusPlectranthus are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00984198
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