Coleus parvifolius (Baker) Meerts & A. J. Paton comb. nov.

Pycnostachys parvifolia Baker, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 72. 1895. Type: Zambia, Northern Province, Fwambo, 1894, A. Carson 103 (lectotype K [K 000405989], designated by Bruce [1940]). (Basionym)

= Coleus capitatus A. J. Paton, Phytokeys 129: 33. 2019, nom. illeg., syn. nov.

Description.

Paton et al. (2009: 388), Paton et al. (2013: 317), as Pycnostachys parvifolia Baker.

Distribution.

W and S Tanzania to Zambia and SE DR. Congo.

Habitat and ecology.

Steppic savannah on highlands, on moist soil (1200 –) 1700–2000 m elev.

Additional specimens.

DR. Congo, Haut-Katanga, Kundelungu, 1968, T. Coget 116 (BR); 50 km NE Lubumbashi, bord de la Luiswishi, 11 Apr 1969, S. Lisowski 23447 (POZG); Lwamisamba, 28 Mar 1975, F. Malaisse 8641 (BR); Marungu, Kipiri, Nov 1945, P. Quarré 7337 (BR).

Note.

1. C. parvifolius and C. descampsii are closely related and intermediates occur.

2. The new name C. capitatus A. J. Paton was superfluous because the binomial Coleus parvifolius has never been published before.