Additional new combinations in Sesamum L. (Pedaliaceae: Sesameae)

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Published: 2018-07-19
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.%20v48i1.2363
Keywords:
New combinations;, Nomenclature, Taxonomy

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John C. Manning
Compton Herbarium, South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa; Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Anthony R. Magee
Compton Herbarium, South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa; Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract

Background: Ongoing systematic studies in the African flora necessitate periodic nomenclatural adjustments and corrections.
Objectives: To effect requisite nomenclatural changes.
Method: Relevant literature was surveyed and requisite nomenclatural transfers provided.
Results: The new combination Sesamum byngianum Christenh. proposed for Josephinia africana Vatke is superfluous as an available synonym exists.
Conclusions: The new combination Sesamum rosaceum (Engl.) J.C. Manning & Magee is also provided for Josephinia africana Vatke. Three new sectional combinations are provided to accommodate the species previously placed in Ceratotheca Endl., Josephinia Vent. and Dicerocaryum Bojer in the current infrageneric classification of Sesamum.

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Issue

Vol. 48 No. 1 (2018): Bothalia, African Biodiversity & Conservation

Section

Nomenclatural Changes

How to Cite

Manning, J.C. and Magee, A.R. (2018) “Additional new combinations in Sesamum L. (Pedaliaceae: Sesameae)”, African Biodiversity & Conservation, 48(1). doi:10.4102/abc. v48i1.2363.