1. A taxonomic revision of the Gnidia linearifolia (Wikstr.) B.Peterson group (Thymelaeaceae: Thymelaeoideae) of the Cape Floristic Region.
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Olaniyan, Oluwayemisi D., Boatwright, James S., Magee, Anthony R., Manning, John C., and van der Bank, Michelle
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THYMELAEACEAE , *CALLUS , *SPECIES - Abstract
• Gnidia linearifolia (Wikstr.) B.Peterson group is revised. • Five species are recognized: G. linearifolia (Wikstr.) B.Peterson , G. nana (L.f.) Wikstr. , G. penicillata Licht. ex Meisn., G. scabrida Meisn. and G. tomentosa L. • All taxa are described and fully illustrated. • Distribution maps are provided. • Gnidia penicillata and Gnidia scabrida are lectotypified. A taxonomic revision of the Gnidia linearifolia group (Thymelaeaceae: Thymelaeoideae) is presented. Species in this group are diagnosed by punctate leaves that are ciliate when young, a densely hairy hypanthium, and petaloid scales with a basal callus. We recognize five species: G. linearifolia (Wikstr.) B.Peterson , G. nana (L.f.) Wikstr. , G. penicillata Licht. ex Meisn., G. scabrida Meisn. and G. tomentosa L. This account includes descriptions, complete nomenclature and typification, illustrations, geographical distribution, and a key to the species. A lectotype is designated for Gnidia scabrida and Gnidia penicillata. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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