Systematic studies in the genus Melianthus L. (Melianthaceae)

The taxonomy and biology of Melianthus is reviewed. The taxonomic ranks of the two subspecies, M. dregeanus ssp. insignis and M. pectinatus ssp. gariepinus, are considered. A phenetic analysis indicates that M. insignis is similar to M. dregeanus but distinct enough to be recognised as a separate sp...

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Main Author: Dlamini, Titus
Other Authors: Linder, H P
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12523