Syncolostemon aurulentus (Lamiaceae), a new species from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Published: 2018-06-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.%20v48i1.2292
Keywords:
Lamiaceae, new species, Syncolostemon, taxonomy

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Mkhipheni A. Ngwenya
KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), South Africa

Abstract

A new species of Syncolostemon E.Mey. ex Benth. (Lamiaceae) from north-western KwaZulu-Natal (Utrecht), South Africa, is described. Syncolostemon aurulentus is notable in having conspicuous glittering golden glands on the leaves, bracts and calyces, which are absent in other species of the genus.

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

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Short Communications
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Ngwenya, M.A. (2018) “Syncolostemon aurulentus (Lamiaceae), a new species from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa”, African Biodiversity & Conservation, 48(1). doi:10.4102/abc. v48i1.2292.