The genus Erica (Ericaceae) in southern Africa: taxonomic notes 1

This is the first in a series of notes on the southern African species of Erica L. which are currently recognized. Brief synonymy citing only the important revisions and synonyms is given, as w ell as comments on the status and diagnostic char­acters of each species. One new species, E. petrusiana E...

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Main Authors: E. G. H. Oliver, I. M. Oliver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 2002-09-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
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Online Access:https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/461
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Summary:This is the first in a series of notes on the southern African species of Erica L. which are currently recognized. Brief synonymy citing only the important revisions and synonyms is given, as w ell as comments on the status and diagnostic char­acters of each species. One new species, E. petrusiana E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. and 14 new subspecies are described, and11 species are reduced to subspecific status. Where necessary drawings of important features and variations are given. Part 1  covers the first 35 species (Sections 1-3).
ISSN:0006-8241
2311-9284