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A new species of Kanahia (Asclepidiaceae) with a reconsideration of the genus
Author(s) -
Field D.,
Friis I.,
Gilbert M. G.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
nordic journal of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1756-1051
pISSN - 0107-055X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1756-1051.1986.tb00481.x
Subject(s) - biology , taxonomy (biology) , optimal distinctiveness theory , genus , zoology , botany , ecology , psychology , psychotherapist
A new species, K. carlsbergiana , is described in what is currently considered a monotypic genus. The new species is only known from permanent streams in the Arssi and Bale regions of S Ethiopia. The delimitation and position of the genus is reconsidered in light of the additional information provided by the new species. The distinctiveness of the genus is reconfirmed whilst no new clues to possible relationships with other genera were observed. The taxonomy of the other species, K. laniflora (Forssk.) R. Br., is also briefly reconsidered.