Four new species of Barleria (sect. Prionitis and Somalia) from South Africa and Mozambique.
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Date published
July 1, 2026
Abstract
Four new species of Barleria are described from southern Africa: B. klaseriensis I.Darbysh. & K.Balkwill from sect. Somalia, and B. schijffii I.Darbysh. & Froneman, B. krugerensis I.Darbysh. & Froneman, and B. locusmetallorum I.Darbysh. & Froneman from sect. Prionitis. Based on current knowledge, all these species are restricted to northeastern South Africa with the exception of B. schijffii which extends into southwestern Mozambique. The affinities of each species are discussed, their habitat requirements documented and their conservation status (extinction risk) is assessed. Barleria klaseriensis and B. locusmetallorum are considered to be Endangered, whilst B. schijffii and B. krugerensis are assessed as of Least Concern, although the lattermost species qualifies under the Rare category of South Africa’s national Red List. In addition, B. holubii C.B.Clarke subsp. ugandensis I.Darbysh. is elevated to species rank, and identification keys and tables of comparison are provided for the B. coriacea Oberm. and B. holubii complexes in Africa.
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Priority 4: Accelerated Taxonomy
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| Funder name | Awards |
Botanical Education Trust, South Africa | |
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
Journal title
Kew Bulletin
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Place of publication
Berlin/Heidelberg, Germany
ISSN
0075-5974
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1874-933X
Date accepted
July 7, 2026
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IF = 0.7 (2025)