Taxonomic notes on the genus Stephania (Menispermaceae) in southern Africa

H. De Wet; M. Struwig; B. E. Van Wyk

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2014.09.006

Taxonomic notes on the genus Stephania (Menispermaceae) in southern Africa

H. De Wet, M. Struwig, B. E. Van Wyk

Botany and Plant Biotechnology

University of Zululand

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A review of the genus Stephania in southern Africa is presented. Stephania is represented by one species (. Stephania abyssinica) and two infraspecific taxa in this region. A key to the infraspecific taxa, the complete synonymy and the formal descriptions are given. Taxon accounts are supplemented with geographical distribution records, notes on the ecology and known traditional uses. The two varieties of S. abyssinica can easily be distinguished as the stems and leaves of S. abyssinica var. abyssinica are glabrous while those of S. abyssinica var. tomentella are pubescent. The correct author citation of the varietal name (var. tomentella) is also provided.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	146-151
Number of pages	6
Journal	South African Journal of Botany
Volume	95
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2014.09.006
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2014

Keywords

Menispermaceae
Pubescence
Southern Africa
Stephania abyssinica var. abyssinica
Stephania abyssinica var. tomentella
Taxonomy

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Taxonomic notes on the genus Stephania (Menispermaceae) in southern Africa

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