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Notes on the Scrophulariaceae of Zimbabwean inselsbergs, with the description of Lindernia syncerus sp. nov.
Author(s) -
Seine R.,
Fischer E.,
Barthlott W.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
feddes repertorium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.24
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1522-239X
pISSN - 0014-8962
DOI - 10.1002/fedr.19951060104
Subject(s) - scrophulariaceae , flora (microbiology) , habitat , biology , zoology , ecology , geography , bacteria , genetics
Abstract An account of the 19 Scrophulariaceae found on Zimbabwean inselbergs is given, based on studies of 53 inselbergs. Habitat preferences and importance of inselbergs as habitats are discussed. Lindernia syncerus SEINE, FISCHER & BARTHLOTT from Umfurudzi Safari Area is described. The new combination Crepidorhopalon debilis (SKAN) FISCHER is made, the occurrence of the species is reported for the Flora Zambesiaca Area for the first time.