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Broad-spectrum pollination of Plectranthus neochilus
Submitted: 11 November 1977 | Published: 11 November 1977
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C. H. Stirton, Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agricultural Technical Services, South AfricaFull Text:
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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.
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