Abstract
Blotiella reducta (C.Chr.) R.M.Tryon was originally described as a small fern from the Guinean Highlands of West Africa, but over time it has become a taxonomically confusing mixture of highland and lowland plants. In this publication we describe a new species, Blotiella confusa Jongkind & W. de Winter, sp. nov. based on most of the lowland material previously identified as B. reducta, and we restrict B. reducta to its original concept. A revised identification key for all African species of the genus is provided.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-12 |
Journal | Adansonia |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Africa
- Altitudinal distribution
- Blotiella
- Dennstaedtiaceae
- Identification key
- New species