Distephanus angulifolius (DC.) H. Rob. & B. Kahn, 1986

Vernonia angulifolia DC., Prodr. 5: 29. 1836.

Distephanus angulifolius (DC.) H. Rob. & B. Kahn, Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 99(3): 499. 1986.

Note.

Jeffrey (1988) mentioned Vernonia biafrae Oliv. & Hiern in Oliv. was once placed in the synonymy of this species by Maquet in Troupin (1985), but cited a number of differences that did not include the strictly pinnate venation of the more northern Vernonia biafrae [= Distephanus biafrae (Oliv. & Hiern in Oliv.) H. Rob.].

Distribution.

Mozambique, South Africa (Natal, Transkei).