A striking new species of Blepharis (Acanthaceae) from north-eastern Somalia.
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Baldesi, Giacomo
Vollesen, Kaj
Date published
March 11, 2022
Abstract
Blepharis eilensis (Acanthaceae) is described as new to science. Blepharis eilensis belongs to subg. Acanthodium sect. Acanthodium. It is endemic to north-eastern Somalia, in the Nogal (Nugaal) region and is presently known only from the type collection. The species is compared with similar species from NE Africa (B. forgiarinii, B. diplodonta) and preliminary information on the ecology, distribution and conservation status of this new species is provided.
Journal title
Phytotaxa
Volume
539
Issue
1
Publisher
Magnolia Press
Place of publication
Auckland, NZ
ISSN
1179-3155
eISSN
1179-3163
Date accepted
February 25, 2022
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