Two new species of Afrothismia (Thismiaceae) from southern Cameroon

Abstract

Two new species of Afrothismia are described within the framework of an intended revision of the genus in Cameroon, A. fungiformis from the submontane forest of Mt Kupe and A. pusilla from Mt Kala. The new species are illustrated and the conservation status for both is assessed as Critically Endangered. © 2013 The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.