A new species of the genus Hermas (Apiaceae) from South Africa

B. J. De Villiers, B. E. Van Wyk

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Abstract

A new species of the Cape endemic genus Hermas L. is described. Hermas proterantha B. J. de Villiers is a very distinct new species endemic to Piquetberg Mountain in Western Cape province. It is the only deciduous Hermas species and has thinly textured, deeply lobed (pinnatipartite) leaves that wither in summer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29-32
Number of pages4
JournalNovon
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Apiaceae
  • Azorelloideae
  • Cape flora
  • Hermas
  • IUCN red list

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Plant Science

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