Two new species of Barleria (Acanthaceae) from the Soutpansberg of Limpopo Province, South Africa.
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Date published
May 14, 2022
Abstract
Two new species of subg. (Acanthaceae) are described from the Soutpansberg Centre of Plant Endemism in Limpopo Province of South Africa: and . The habitat requirements, conservation status and taxonomic affinities of each species are discussed. is considered to be closely allied to the widespread and frequently cultivated southern African species , whilst is morphologically most similar to which has a restricted distribution in northern South Africa and Zimbabwe. Remarkably, the two new species are postulated to occasionally hybridise within the Soutpansberg. Both species are currently assessed as of Least Concern despite their restricted ranges. is noted to be amongst the most densely spiny species of and, indeed, is a contender as one of the spiniest species of plant in South Africa.
Creator (organisation)
Darbyshire, Iain
Balkwill, Kevin
Froneman, Willem
Project(s)
Priority 4: Accelerated Taxonomy
Funder
| Funder name | Awards |
National Research Foundation, South Africa | Incentive Funding for Rated Researchers UID 119295 |
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa | Research Incentive Scheme |
Journal title
Kew Bulletin
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Place of publication
Berlin/Heidelberg, Germany
ISSN
0075-5974
eISSN
1874-933X
Date accepted
November 15, 2021
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IF = 0.984 (2021-2022)