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Reconsideration of the status of Lavrania, Larryleachia and Notechidnopsis (Asclepiadoideae-Ceropegieae)
Abstract
Based on morphological, karyological and DNA sequence data the circumscription
of Lavrania Plowes, Larryleachia Plowes and Notechidnopsis Lavranos and Bleck
is reconsidered. The data presented point to an intermediate position of Notechidnopsis between the more distantly related Larryleachia and Lavrania. Keeping the three
genera distinct is the best reflection of the complex relationships within
this group.
South African Journal of Botany 2001, 67 (2): 161–168
of Lavrania Plowes, Larryleachia Plowes and Notechidnopsis Lavranos and Bleck
is reconsidered. The data presented point to an intermediate position of Notechidnopsis between the more distantly related Larryleachia and Lavrania. Keeping the three
genera distinct is the best reflection of the complex relationships within
this group.
South African Journal of Botany 2001, 67 (2): 161–168
