Abstract
A taxonomic revision of the genus Sphenostylis E.Mey. (tribe Phaseoleae) in southern Africa is presented. The genus is distinguishable by its characteristic wedge-shaped, dorsiventrally flattened style tip. Of the seven known species in the genus, only two, S. angustifolia and S. marginata, occur in South Africa and Swaziland; and the former is endemic to these countries. The two species differ in the size, shape, and venation of the leaflets; as well as the length of the petiole, peduncle, and pod. A key to the two species is provided and the correct nomenclature, typification, and known geographical distributions are given.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Bothalia |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- Fabaceae
- Leguminosae
- Nesphostylis Verdc.
- Phaseoleae
- Phaseolinae
- Southern Africa
- Sphenostylis E.Mey
- Vigna savi
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Plant Science