Notes on the genus Frithia (Mesembryanthemaceae) and the description of a new species, E humilis, in South Africa
Bothalia - African Biodiversity & Conservation
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| Title | Notes on the genus Frithia (Mesembryanthemaceae) and the description of a new species, E humilis, in South Africa | |
| Creator | Burgoyne, P. M. Smith, G. F. du Plessis, F. | |
| Description | Frithia N.E.Br (Mesembryanthemaceae), formerly thought to be a monotypic genus, has been found to comprise two species. Populations from the eastern parts of the distribution range of Frithia pulchra N.E.Br. are recognised as a distinct species, Frithia humilis PM Burgoyne The genus has a limited distribution, although present in three provinces of South Africa, namely Gauteng, North-West and Mpumalanga. The two window-leaved species are allopatnc and morphological differences between the roots, leaves, flowers, pollen, capsules and seeds are discussed. A formal description of the new species, an identification key and a distribution map of the two species are provided. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2000-02-03 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/abc.v30i1.531 | |
| Source | Bothalia; Vol 30, No 1 (2000); 1-7 2311-9284 0006-8241 | |
| Language | eng | |
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