The identity of Albuca caudata Jacq. (Hyacinthaceae) and a description of a new related species: A. bakeri.

ABSTRACT: The name Albuca caudata Jacq. has been widely misunderstood or even ignored since its description in 1791. After studying herbarium specimens and living populations in South Africa, plants fitting Jacquin´s concept of that species are found to be widely distributed in the Eastern Cape, mainly in the Albany centre of Endemism. Furthermore, some divergent specimens matching Baker´s concept of Albuca caudata are described as a new related species: Albuca bakeri. Data on typification, morphology, ecology, and distribution are reported for both taxa. Affinities and divergences with other close allies are also discussed.

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Azorin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3174447 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature