A revision of Ledebouria (Hyacinthaceae) in South Africa. 1. Two new species

Abstract

A revision of Ledebouria in South Africa has revealed a number of undescribed species. This paper deals with two new species, Ledebouria atrobrunnea S. Venter and L. dolomiticola S. Venter. Both species possess cylindrical bulbs, erect leaves (rare in Ledebouria) and prominent shoulders on the carpel apices. These synapomorphies are also seen in L. viscosa Jessop, and its allies.