Nomenclatural notes on the genus Psoralea (Psoraleeae, Fabaceae) in South Africa

• Published in: Plant ecology and evolution Vol. 158; no. 2; pp. 168 - 180
• Main Authors: Stirton, Charles H., Bello, Abubakar, Muasya, A. Muthama
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Meise Pensoft Publishers 16.05.2025; Meise Botanic Garden
• Subjects: Beans; Conservation status; Fabaceae; Geographical distribution; Legumes; Loam soils; Mimosaceae; Nomenclature; Psoralea; Taxonomy; Teeth; United States; South Africa; New Hampshire; Africa

Background and aims – As part of recent taxonomic studies in the tribe Psoraleeae of Fabaceae, species delimitations and name application have been clarified. This has necessitated some nomenclatural changes to replace illegitimate species names published under Psoralea subgenus Otholobium. Material...