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Ghanaian Angiosperms Gallery

Hyptis

Hyptis suaveolensLamiaceae

An introduction from South America, and found here growing by the roadside near Doyum, Greater Accra Region. The leaves have a distinctive scent of mint.
Ludwigia

Ludwigia longifoliaOnagraceae

Showing the characteristic flower structure of the Onagraceae. Growing by the roadside near Doyum, Greater Accra Region.
Asystasia

Asystasia gangeticaAcanthaceae

A native of Ghana but the species has a wide distribution spanning large parts of Africa and Asia. Accra University Botanical Garden.
Evolvulus

Evolvulus alsinoidesConvolvulaceae

The grounds of the Accra University Botanical Garden, were home to a number of small weedy species taking advantage of the light management regime.
Talinum

Talinum sp.Talinaceae

This genus was formerly placed in the Portulacaceae. Accra University Botanical Garden.
Carissa

Carissa sp.Apocynaceae

A small ornamental shrub in Accra University Botanical Garden.
Thunbergia

Thunbergia ?erectaAcanthaceae

A small ornamental shrub in Accra University Botanical Garden.
Luffa

Luffa ?acutangulaCucurbitaceae

Scrambling over a wall in the suburb of Teshie in eastern Accra.
Jacquemontia

Jacquemontia tamnifoliaConvolvulaceae

Delicate lilac flowers on this small herbaceous plant in Accra University Botanical Garden.
Saritaea

Saritaea magnificaBignoniaceae

A large, purple-flowered shrub native to Colombia and Ecuador, here growing in Accra University Botanical Garden.
Rivina

Rivina humilisPhytolaccaceae

The vibrant scarlet fruits have an interesting texture. Accra University Botanical Garden.
Carica

Carica papayaCaricaceae

Flowers on a male Pawpaw shrub in Accra University Botanical Garden.
Diospyros

Diospyros sp.Ebenaceae

Flowers borne by a large tree in Accra University Botanical Garden.
Barleria

Barleria lupulinaAcanthaceae

Inflorescence on a small shrub growing at the side of the road in Amanfrom, a few miles south of Kibi, Eastern Region.
Manihot

Manihot esculentaEuphorbiaceae

Farm in Amanfrom, a village a few miles south of Kibi, Eastern Region.
Jatropha

Jatropha gossypifolia Euphorbiaceae

Flowers and fruit on a Bellyache Bush growing on a steep bank above the Volta Lake near Akosombo, Eastern Region.
Mussaenda

Mussaenda sp.Rubiaceae

Growing by the roadside north of the entrance to Kakum National Park, Central Region.
Antigonon

Antigonon leptopusPolygonaceae

Coral Vine growing on disturbed ground beside a road in Accra. This species is native to Mexico.