A taxonomic revision of the Othonna auriculifolia Less. group (Asteraceae: Senecioneae: Othonninae)
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Published:2022-03-18
Issue:1
Volume:52
Page:
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ISSN:2311-9284
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Container-title:Bothalia, African Biodiversity & Conservation
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language:
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Short-container-title:BothaliaABC
Author:
Magoswana LuvoORCID,
Boatwright StephenORCID,
Magee AnthonyORCID,
Manning JohnORCID
Abstract
A taxonomic revision is presented for the two geophytic species of Othonna L. (Asteraceae: Senecioneae: Othonninae) distinguished by a condensed caudex without evident internodes. These species are morphologically and phylogenetically distinct from the remaining geophytic species. This account includes descriptions, complete nomenclature and typification, illustrations and geographical distribution. We recognise the following two species: O. auriculifolia with radiate capitula and mature pappus 3–25 mm long, and O. taraxacoides (DC.) Sch. Bip. with disciform capitula and mature pappus 3–8 mm long. Both species are vegetatively variable.
Publisher
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Subject
Plant Science,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics