 The ten free filaments are the same color as the petals, thick, gradually tapering upwards, 4-5¼ cm long, ½ cm broad, and carry facing the style an anther that is connected at midlength with the filament.The dark brownish anthers open with slits to the sides to release the cream-colored pollen.Pollen is triangular with very short slits at each of the corners and lacks further adornment.