Coleus sphaerocephalus (Baker) A.J.Paton comb. nov.

Pycnostachys sphaerocephala Baker, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 162. 1898. Type: Malawi, Nyika Plateau, 1800-2100 m, Whyte 139 (holotype: K).

Pycnostachys whytei Baker in D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 383. 1900. Type: Malawi, Chitipa (Fort Hill), Whyte s.n. (holotype: K).

Pycnostachys perkinsii E.A.Bruce, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 587. 1940.

Pycnostachys kaessneri Perkins, Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 73. 1921., nom. illeg. Type: DRC, Katanga, Muhila (Mugila) Mts, western slope, Kassner 2991a (holotype: B, destroyed; isotypes: BR, K).

Distribution.

Tanzania to Zambia.