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The genus Erica (Ericaceae) in southern Africa: taxonomic notes 1
Submitted: 10 September 2002 | Published: 11 September 2002
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E. G. H. Oliver, Compton Herbarium. National Botanical Institute, South AfricaI. M. Oliver, Compton Herbarium. National Botanical Institute, South Africa
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This is the first in a series of notes on the southern African species of Erica L. which are currently recognized. Brief synonymy citing only the important revisions and synonyms is given, as w ell as comments on the status and diagnostic characters of each species. One new species, E. petrusiana E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. and 14 new subspecies are described, and11 species are reduced to subspecific status. Where necessary drawings of important features and variations are given. Part 1 covers the first 35 species (Sections 1-3).
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