Gymnanthemum koekemoerae H. Rob. & V.A. Funk, 2014

Gymnanthemum koekemoerae H. Rob. & V.A. Funk, Phytokeys 36: 60. 2014.

Type matherial.

Holotype: South Africa. Limpopo Province: Thohoyandou District; Thathe-Vonde Nature Reserve. Grassland at rocky outcrop near entrance, 1233 m, 22°55'10"S, 30°19 ’36” E [2230CD], 23 March 2002, Koekemoer 2273 (PRE, isotype US) (Fig. 2D).

The type specimen was distributed as Vernonia triflora Brem., which differs by having only 3 florets in its capitula, stiffly and densely hispid stems, and ovate to oblong leaf blades with hispidulous abaxial surfaces.

Distribution.

South Africa