Lithospermum sylvestre (Boraginaceae): A new species from the Baviaanskloof, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Background:  Recent field work in the Baviaanskloof, Eastern Cape, resulted in several collections of an unknown species of  Lithospermum  (Boraginaceae), a genus that is taxonomically relatively poorly understood in southern Africa. Objectives:  To describe the Baviaanskloof collections and characterise them against currently known species of  Lithospermum . Method:  Relevant literature was surveyed and herbarium and fresh material was examined. Results:  Recent collections of  Lithospermum  from the Baviaanskloof Mountains in Eastern Cape represent an undescribed species. Conclusion: Lithospermum sylvestre  J.Cohen & J.C.Manning is a new species recognised by its well-branched stems with adpressed-scabrid pubescence, and relatively long-tubed flowers with long styles that are ± as long as the corolla tube and only shortly included within it.