The South African Species of <i>Commiphora</i>

A revision of the South African species of Commiphora (Burseraceae) is presented in which 2 keys are provided to the 18 species recognized. A comprehensive morphological study, including an anatomical study of the stems and leaves, was regarded as essential for an accurate delimitation of the differ...

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Main Author: J. J.A. van der Walt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 1973-07-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
Online Access:https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1980
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description A revision of the South African species of Commiphora (Burseraceae) is presented in which 2 keys are provided to the 18 species recognized. A comprehensive morphological study, including an anatomical study of the stems and leaves, was regarded as essential for an accurate delimitation of the different species. Maps, sketches and photographs serve for illustration.
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spelling doaj.art-4c5d77962f2641929d16c6cef9f89ec62022-12-21T20:02:02ZengSouth African National Biodiversity InstitutBothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation0006-82412311-92841973-07-01111/25310210.4102/abc.v11i1/2.19801825The South African Species of <i>Commiphora</i>J. J.A. van der Walt0Botany Department, University of Stellenbosch.A revision of the South African species of Commiphora (Burseraceae) is presented in which 2 keys are provided to the 18 species recognized. A comprehensive morphological study, including an anatomical study of the stems and leaves, was regarded as essential for an accurate delimitation of the different species. Maps, sketches and photographs serve for illustration.https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1980
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The South African Species of <i>Commiphora</i>
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title The South African Species of <i>Commiphora</i>
title_full The South African Species of <i>Commiphora</i>
title_fullStr The South African Species of <i>Commiphora</i>
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