Notes
- Abarema abbottii (Rose & Leonard)Barneby & Grimes
- Belongs in Abarema; combination not yet published.
- Abarema adenophorum (Ducke)Barneby & Grimes
- Abarema adenophora(Ducke)ined.
- Abarema agropecuaria Barneby & Grimes
- Abarema agropecuaria Barneby & Grimes: Accepted [05/25/01 09:13] [2986]
- Abarema alexandri (Urban)Barneby & Grimes
- Endemic to Jamaica. [2986]
- Two varieties recognised: var. alexandrii & var. troyana. [2986]
- Abarema alexandri (Urban)Barneby & Grimes Var. alexandri
- Endemic to Jamaica. [2986]
- Abarema asplenifolia (Griseb.)Barneby & Grimes
- Abarema barbouriana (Standley)Barneby & Grimes
- Two varieties (var. barbouriana and var. arenaria) recognized. [2986]
- Abarema barbouriana (Standley)Barneby & Grimes Var. arenaria (Ducke)Barneby & Grimes
- The bark yields saponins for washing. [2986]
- Abarema brachystachya (DC.)Barneby & Grimes
- Endemic to Brazil. [2986]
- Abarema callejasii Barneby & Grimes
- Endemic to Colombia. [2986]
- Abarema campestris (Benth.)Barneby & Grimes
- Abarema campestris (Benth.)Barneby & Grimes: Synonym [05/24/01 11:43] [2986]
- Endemic to Brazil. [2986]
- Abarema cochleata (Willd.)Barneby & Grimes
- Two varieties recognised: var. cochleata & var. moniliformis. [2986]
- Abarema cochleata (Willd.)Barneby & Grimes Var. cochleata
- Endemic to Brazil. [2986]
- Abarema commutata Barneby & Grimes
- The bark yields saponins for washing. [2986]
- Abarema curvicarpa (Irwin)Barneby & Grimes
- Possibly present in Surinam. [2986]
- Abarema ferruginea (Benth.)Pittier
- Pithecolobium ferrugineum Benth.: Synonym [05/20/01 19:16] [2986]
- Abarema filamentosa (Benth.)Pittier
- Endemic to Brazil. [2986]
- Abarema floribunda (Benth.)Barneby & Grimes
- Pithecellobium floribundum Benth.: Ortho. variant [05/20/01 19:16] [2986]
- Pithecolobium floribundum Benth.: Synonym [05/20/01 19:16] [2986]
- Abarema idiopoda (Blake)L.Rico
- Pithecolobium idiopodum Blake: Synonym [05/20/01 19:17] [2986]
- Abarema jupunba (Willd.)Britton & Killip
- Abarema jupunba (Willd.)Britton & Killip: Synonym [05/12/94 13:42] [1442]
- A. jupunba var jupunba recognised from Antilles to Brazil. [2986]
- A. jupunba var. trapezifolia recognised from the Guyanas. [2986]
- Abarema killipii (Britton & Killip)Barneby & Grimes
- Endemic to Colombia. [2986]
- Abarema macradenia (Pittier)Barneby & Grimes
- Belongs in Abarema; a new combination is needed.
- Pithecolobium macradenium Pittier: Synonym [05/20/01 18:43] [2986]
- Abarema microcalyx (Benth.)Barneby & Grimes Var. microcalyx
- The bark furnishes a detergent used in washing. [2986]
- Abarema oppositifolia (Urban)Barneby & Grimes
- Belongs in Abarema; a new combination is needed.
- Abarema piresii Barneby & Grimes
- Possibly present in Mato Grosso. [2986]
- Abarema racemiflora (J.D.Smith)Barneby & Grimes
- Punjuba racemiflora (J.D.Smith)Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/23/94 16:59] [1658]
- Endemic to Costa Rica. [2986]
- Abarema ricoae Barneby & Grimes
- Known only from one collection (Nicaragua, Zelaya, mun. Rama -Robleto, 1984,BM [2986]
- Abarema turbinata (Benth.)Barneby & Grimes
- Endemic to Brazil. [2986]
- Abarema villifera (Ducke)Barneby & Grimes
- Belongs in Abarema; a new combination is needed.
- Abrus baladensis Thulin
- Known only from Balcad north of Mogadishu. [2447]
- Abrus bottae Defl.
- Verdcourt (1970) questions whether this is a good species. [270]
- Abrus gawenensis Thulin
- Known only from a small area near Hobyo in central Somalia. [2447]
- Abrus precatorius L.
- Two subspecies:see subsp.precatorius & subsp.africanus;only latter in Africa. [210]
- The seeds are used as goldsmiths weights. [1587]
- Seeds contain abrin, one of the most potent toxic principles known. [2968]
- Abrus precatorius L. Subsp. africanus Verdc.
- Not all refs. specify the subsp.; refer to sp.for full list of Afr.locs.
- Originally from tropical Africa, Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands.
- Perhaps indigenous to the Mascarenes (Mauritius, Reunion & Rodrigues). [1915]
- Possibly a recent introduction to Assumption (Aldabra). [3055]
- Abrus precatorius L. Subsp. precatorius
- Originally from tropical Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. [1915]
- Abrus pulchellus Thwaites
- 5 subspp.(Verdc, ref.270) of which 2, tenuiflorus & suffruticosus,in Africa.
- Abrus schimperi Baker
- Three subspp;schimperi, africanus & oblongus (Verdc.1963,ref.270).
- Abrus somalensis Taubert
- Type destroyed; status uncertain (Verdc.1970; ref.270).
- Compare A.bottae Defl. from Yemen & S.Arabia (Verdc. 1970, ref. 270).
- Known only from a single locality in northern Somalia. [2457]
- Abrus sp.A J.B.Gillett et al.
- Abrus wittei Baker f.
- Provisionally maintained by Verdcourt (1970 - ref.270).
- Sunk into A.precatorius by Boutique (FCB,ref.230) and by Breteler (ref.269).
- Acacia acinacea Lindley
- Acacia acinacea Lindley: Accepted [05/28/99 08:35] [2959]
- Acacia acinacea Lindley: Provisional [06/04/99 01:38] [2959]
- Acacia acuminata Benth.
- heavy, durable, ornamental grain. [1924]
- Acacia adunca G.Don
- One of the showiest of wattles;becoming very popular for cultivation. [1924]
- Acacia andongensis Hiern
- Probably not a good species (Ross 1979 Ref 50).
- Acacia aneura Benth.
- Kew material det. Brenan.
- Acacia auriculiformis Benth.
- Ornamental.
- Useful shade tree & for controlling erosion. [1924]
- Wood used for heavy construction, furniture, etc. [2022]
- Cultivated on Mauritius and Reunion. [1915]
- Acacia baileyana F.Muell.
- Widely cultivated ornamental. [1924]
- Acacia balfourii G.M.Woodrow
- Described from material grown in India from seed collected Socotra by Balfour
- No Socotra material at Kew (JML).
- Acacia bidwilii Benth.
- Leaves and pods eaten by cattle [1922]
- Mainly cultivated in Northern tropical areas as an ornamental [1924]
- Acacia binervata DC.
- Timber tough; popular in cultivation [1924]
- Acacia binervia (Wendl.)Macbr.
- Kew material det. Brenan.
- Acacia bivenosa DC.
- Ornamental, excellent for windbreaks [1924]
- Acacia boormanii Maiden
- Acacia boormanii Maiden: Accepted [05/28/99 08:36] [2944]
- Acacia boormanii Maiden: Provisional [06/04/99 01:39] [2944]
- Acacia brachybotrya Benth.
- Decorative shrub, preferring warmer climates [1924]
- Acacia brevispica Harms
- Acacia browniana H.C.Wendle Var. browniana
- Acacia bullockii Brenan
- Two varieties recognised by Brenan.
- Acacia buxifolia Cunn.
- Widely planted ornamental [1924]
- Acacia caesia (L.)Willd.
- several varieties recognised.
- Acacia caesia (L.)Willd. Var. subnuda (Craib)Nielsen
- Acacia caesiella Maiden & Blakely
- Showy species with attractive silvery foliage [1924]
- Acacia caffra (Thunb.)Willd.
- An extremely variable species (Ross ref.50).
- Acacia calamifolia Lindley
- Widely cultivated ornamental [1924]
- Acacia callicoma Meissner
- No specimen extant; no type cited (Ross ref.50).
- Acacia canescens (Britton & Killip)Garc.-Barr. & Forero
- Provisionally accepted,probably syn.of Acacia pennatula(Schldl. & Cham.)Benth. [2381]
- Acacia caraniana Chiov.
- Occurs on gypsum outcrops (Ross ref 50).
- Acacia cardiophylla Benth.
- Popular for fine foliage & spectacular bright yellow scented flowers [1924]
- Acacia carnei Maiden
- Useful ornamental for inland areas [1924]
- Acacia catechu (L.f.)Willd.
- Widely cultivated.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill(1990). [1915]
- Acacia chariessa Milne-Redh.
- Occurs only on serpentine soils (Ross ref 50).
- Acacia cheilanthifolia Chiov.
- 2 varieties described by Chiovenda; both poorly known.
- Acacia chrysotricha Tind.
- Ornamental, better suited for large gardens & parks [1924]
- Acacia chundra Willd.
- Acacia chundra Willd.: Accepted [10/28/94 15:54] [1914]
- Cultivated in on Reunion. [1915]
- Acacia cincinnata F.Muell.
- Acacia complanata Benth.
- Cultivated on a limited scale for ornament [1924]
- Acacia concurrens Pedley
- Very hardy, useful ornamental in coastal areas [1924]
- Acacia constablei Tind.
- Ornamental, withstands wind exposure [1924]
- Acacia cornigera (L.)Willd.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Acacia cultriformis G.Don
- Being assessed for soil conservation work in New Zealand. [2944]
- Acacia cyclops G.Don
- A serious weed in parts of South Africa (Ross ref 19)
- Introduced originally to South Africa for sand stabilisation (Ross;ref 19)
- Acacia dealbata Link
- Adaptable ornamental. [1924]
- Used for skin care and nervous system in aromatherapy. [3127]
- A 'concrete' and 'absolute' extracted for aromatherapy. [3127]
- Acacia deanei (R.Baker)Welch et al. Subsp. deanei
- Eaten readily by sheep in dry times [1919]
- Very hardy, valuable for erosion control [1924]
- Acacia decora Reichb.f.
- Widely grown as ornamental, frost tolerant, drought resistant [1924]
- Acacia dentifera Benth.
- Acacia dentifera Benth.: Accepted [06/01/99 03:58] [2944]
- Acacia dentifera Benth.: Provisional [06/04/99 01:41] [2944]
- Acacia doratoxylon Cunn.
- Acacia doratoxylon Cunn.: Accepted [06/01/99 04:01] [2944]
- Acacia drepanolobium Sjost.
- Shoots bear a pair of slender thorns or a swollen thorn pair. [3087]
- Characteristic of seasonally wet black clay soils. [3087]
- Swollen thorn pairs are occupied by specialised species of plant-ants. [3087]
- In Kenya four ant species of the genus Crematogaster are reported. [3087]
- Crematogaster mimosae occupies almost 50% of trees at one Kenyan site. [3087]
- The three other ant species occupy different trees at one Kenyan site. [3087]
- Crematogaster sjostedti also occupies Acacia seyal. [3087]
- Less than 1% of trees were unoccupied at one Kenyan site. [3087]
- Acacia drummondii Lindley Subsp. elegans Maslin
- Widely cultivated as an ornamental [1924]
- Acacia eburnea (L.f.)Willd.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Acacia edgeworthii T.Anderson
- Acacia 'humifusa' is prostrate and is distinct (J.B.Gillett, pers.comm.,K)
- Acacia 'humifusa' roots at nodes as has potential as sand-binder (Gillett,pc).
- Acacia elatior Brenan Subsp. turkanae Brenan
- Confused with A.etbaica by Eggeling & Dale,Indig.Trees of Uganda,ed.2.(ref.9)
- Acacia erioloba E.Meyer
- A.giraffae Willd. is A.erioloba x A.haematoxylon (see Ross ref.)
- Acacia etbaica Schweinf.
- 4 subspecies recognised (Brenan;Kew Bulletin 12 (1957))
- Acacia excelsa Benth.
- Valuable shelter & shade tree for inland areas, drought and frost hardy [1924]
- Wood hard and attractively grained [1924]
- Acacia falcata Willd.
- Acacia falcata Willd.: Accepted [06/01/99 04:04] [2944]
- Acacia falcata Willd.: Provisional [06/04/99 01:42] [2944]
- Acacia falciformis DC.
- Very useful windbreak, soil tolerant but dislikes drying of root system [1924]
- Acacia farnesiana (L.)Willd.
- Source of 'cassie', used in perfumery. (Dalziel ref.14, Burkart ref.1140).
- Status in Africa somewhat uncertain fide Brenan, FTEA ref.1.
- An 'absolute' extracted from flowers for aromatherapy. [3127]
- Used, with care, for skin care and nervous system in aromatherapy. [3127]
- Acacia ferruginea DC.
- Used for cart wheels, posts, beams, agricultural implements [1927]
- Now raised commercially by Forest Department [1928]
- Acacia filicifolia Cheel & Welch
- Fast growing;useful shelter tree [1924]
- Acacia flavescens Benth.
- Very adaptable in cultivation & under tropical conditions is fast growing [1924]
- Acacia floribunda (Vent.)Willd.
- Presence in Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Acacia georginae Bailey
- Despite its toxicity under certain circumstances a valuable top feed [1920]
- An important cause of stock poisoning [1921]
- Rarely cultivated, but used for timber & fuel [1924]
- Acacia gerrardii Benth.
- 3 varieties recognized by Brenan (Kew Bulletin 12:369(1958))
- Subspecies negevensis now regarded as Acacia iraqensis Rech.f. (K).
- Acacia sp.F of Brenan,FTEA, is in part this species (Ross ref.50).
- Acacia gilbertii Meissner
- Ornamental; sheltered coastal planting [1924]
- Acacia gladiiformis Benth.
- Acacia glandulicarpa Reader
- Acacia glandulicarpa Reader: Accepted [06/01/99 04:22] [2944]
- Acacia glandulicarpa Reader: Provisional [06/04/99 01:45] [2944]
- Acacia glauca (L.)Moench
- Acacia glauca (L.)Moench: Accepted [10/31/94 11:47] [1790]
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Acacia greggii A.Gray
- Recognised by Isely with 2 vars: arizonica & greggii [1360]
- Ornamental. [1862]
- Acacia haematoxylon Willd.
- Acacia giraffae Willd. is A.erioloba x A.haematoxylon (Ross ref 71).
- Acacia hakeoides Benth.
- Ornamental;useful for windbreaks and erosion control [1924]
- Acacia hamulosa Benth.
- Gillett(notes on sheets at K) believes that this and A.paradoxa are distinct.
- If A.paradoxa is accepted, then a new name is needed (A.brevis Gillett ined.)
- Acacia havilandiorum Maiden
- Ornamental;useful as low windbreak;frost & drought resistant; [1924]
- suitable for alkaline soils [1924]
- Acacia hebeclada DC.
- Acacia heterophylla (Lam.)Willd.
- Endemic to Reunion. [1915]
- Bojer(1837)records this taxon for Mauritius,but it is doubtfully native there. [3052]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Acacia holosericea G.Don
- Adaptable, popular in subtropical areas;fast growing but short-lived [1924]
- Acacia homalophylla Benth.
- Kew material det. Brenan.
- Acacia horrida (L.)Willd.
- Cialdella (1984) does not record this species as present in Argentina [2378]
- Acacia howittii F.Muell.
- Acacia howittii F.Muell.: Accepted [06/01/99 04:24] [2944]
- Acacia howittii F.Muell.: Provisional [06/04/99 01:45] [2944]
- Acacia hunteri Oliver
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Acacia hydaspica R.Parker
- Confused with A. arabica (= A. nilotica ssp. n.) when young. [2472]
- Acacia implexa Benth.
- Acacia implexa Benth.: Accepted [06/01/99 04:27] [2944]
- Acacia implexa Benth.: Provisional [06/04/99 01:46] [2944]
- Acacia iteaphylla Benth.
- Acacia ixiophylla Benth.
- Showy ornamental, popular in temperate and subtropical regions [1924]
- Acacia karroo Hayne
- An encroaching weed of pasture land.
- For variation, see Ross (refs.19 & 50); 7 variants described.
- Difficult to distinguish from A.nilotica ssp. adstringens without fruit. [1915]
- Most Mauritian material previously included in A.nilotica ssp adstringens. [1915]
- Acacia kettlewelliae Maiden
- Ornamental;frost tolerant;excellent windbreak and shade tree [1924]
- Acacia kirkii Oliver
- 2 subspecies recognised(Ross ref 50.). One divided into 2 vars (Brenan Ref.1).
- Ssp.mildbraedii may occur Sudan (Ross ref.50);see note under subsp.
- Acacia kirkii Oliver Subsp. kirkii
- Two varieties recognised. (Ross ref.50).
- Acacia kirkii Oliver Subsp. mildbraedii (Harms)Brenan
- May occur Sudan;see Ross ref 50. JML agrees; prob.saw it at Juba, by the Nile.
- Acacia koa A.Gray
- Very similar to Acacia heterophylla. [1915]
- Acacia laeta Benth.
- May occur Mauritania (FWTA Ref.11) and Israel/Jordan (Spec.at Kew- Dead Sea).
- Acacia lanigera Cunn.
- Intermediates occur with A.venulosa Benth. [1917]
- Ornamental useful as low windbreak, or for soil erosion control [1924]
- Acacia lasiocarpa Benth. Var. sedifolia (Meissner)Maslin
- Ornamental garden species [1924]
- Acacia latifolia Benth.
- Gaining popularity as a garden plant in northern areas [1924]
- Acacia leptostachya Benth.
- Cultivated in tropical areas [1924]
- Acacia leucoclada Tind. Subsp. argentifolia Tind.
- Useful foliage plant for subtropical & warm temperate regions [1924]
- Acacia leucoclada Tind. Subsp. leucoclada
- Frost hardy & fast growing when young;showy in flower [1924]
- Acacia leucospira Brenan
- Acacia linearifolia Cunn.
- Acacia linearifolia Cunn.: Accepted [06/01/99 04:30] [2944]
- Acacia lineata G.Don
- Not common in cultivation but deserves to be more widely grown [1924]
- Acacia longifolia (Andrews)Willd.
- A weed in parts of South Africa [19]
- Doubtfully present in France [754]
- Widely cultivated [1924]
- Widely naturalised in New Zealand. [2080]
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Acacia luederitzii Engl.
- Two varieties recognised by Ross & Brenan (Kew Bulletin 21:72) and Ref.50.
- Acacia luteola Maslin
- Fairly adaptable to soil & shade conditions [1924]
- Acacia mabellae Maiden
- Not commonly cultivated, better suited to large gardens & parks [1924]
- Acacia macalusoi Mattei
- All material very poor; fruiting only. May = A.rovumae (Ross,ref.50).
- Acacia mathuataensis A.C.Smith
- Acacia mathuataensis A.C.Smith: Provisional [06/04/99 01:47] [2264]
- Acacia mazatlana M.E.Jones
- Will be a synonym of A.rosei Standl. [2381]
- Acacia mearnsii De Wild.
- also introduced in Malesia.
- Acacia megacephala Maslin
- Recently introduced to cultivation;ornamental suitable for low windbreak [1924]
- Acacia meisneri Meissner
- published without a description by J G C Lehmann. [1916]
- Ornamental with food potential;useful as low windbreak [1924]
- Acacia melanoxylon R.Br.
- Behaving as a weed in parts of South Africa (Ross ref.19).
- Timber highly valued for hard & close grain [1924]
- Cultivated on Mauritius and Reunion. [1915]
- Acacia mellifera (M.Vahl)Benth.
- Acacia mollifolia Maiden & Blakely
- Useful ornamental with decorative foliage [1924]
- Acacia montana Benth.
- Ornamental,excellent also as a low windbreak [1924]
- Very suitable for dry, hot locations & alkaline soils [1924]
- Acacia mucronata Willd.
- Acacia mucronata Willd.: Accepted [06/01/99 04:35] [2944]
- Acacia mucronata Willd.: Provisional [06/04/99 01:49] [2944]
- Acacia myrtifolia (Smith)Willd.
- Good ornamental, also suitable for low windbreaks & screening [1924]
- Fast growing;frost resistant & tolerant of alkaline soils [1924]
- Acacia nilotica (L.)Del.
- Seven subspecies recognised (Ross ref.50).
- Subsps:adstringens,indica,kraussiana,leiocarpa,nilotica,subalata & tomentosa.
- Acacia nilotica (L.)Del. Subsp. adstringens (Schum. & Thonn.)Roberty
- Difficult to distinguish from A.karroo without fruit. [1915]
- At least one specimen seen from Mauritius belongs within this taxon. [1915]
- Acacia nilotica (L.)Del. Subsp. kraussiana (Benth.)Brenan
- A.benthamiana is an incorrect spelling for A.benthami. See Ross ref.50.
- Acacia nilotica (L.)Del. Subsp. nilotica
- Presence in Mauritius unconfirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Acacia obliquinervea Tind.
- Acacia obliquinervea Tind.: Accepted [06/01/99 04:40] [2944]
- Acacia obliquinervea Tind.: Provisional [06/04/99 01:50] [2944]
- Acacia oerfota (Forsskal)Schweinf.
- Hybridizes with A.paolii (see no.119 of Ross, ref.50).
- When cut or bruised, gives out a rather strong, unpleasant smell [2300]
- Acacia origena A.Hunde
- Discussed by Ross (ref.50) as close to A.negrii.
- Acacia oshanesii F.Muell. & Maiden
- Spectacular ornamental for parks [1924]
- Acacia oswaldii F.Muell.
- Eaten freely where other forage scarce [1919]
- Ornamental, also shade, shelter and subsistence fodder [1924]
- Acacia oxycedrus DC.
- Queensland excluded from distribution
- hybridises with A.longifolia. [1921]
- Adaptable ornamental, can be planted as windbreaks &, being prickly, fences [1924]
- Acacia paolii Chiov.
- Two subspecies.
- Hybridises with A.oerfota (no.119 of Ross,ref.50).
- Acacia paolii Chiov. Subsp. paucijuga Brenan
- May also occur in Ethiopia (Thulin - ref.24).
- Acacia paradoxa DC.
- Not eaten by stock [1919]
- Very ornamental;prickly;noxious weed in Victoria [1924]
- A.hybrida is a cultivar. [1915]
- Has been cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Acacia parramattensis Tind.
- Fast-growing useful shade or shelter tree; not widely cultivated [1924]
- Often confused with A.decurrens. [2080]
- Acacia pennata (L.)Willd.
- Several subspecies. [1913]
- Name often misapplied to other species.
- Used for tanning [1927]
- Acacia pennatula (Schldl. & Cham.)Benth.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Reunion. [1915]
- Acacia penninervis Sieber
- Acacia penninervis Sieber: Accepted [06/01/99 04:41] [2944]
- Acacia penninervis Sieber: Provisional [06/04/99 01:50] [2944]
- Acacia pentadenia Lindley
- Adaptable ornamental in foliage & flower, used for low shade & shelter [1924]
- Acacia pentagona (Schum.)Hook.f.
- A.silvicola is A.pentagona + A.ciliolata + A.kamerunensis (see Ross ref.50).
- Acacia peuce F.Muell.
- Phyllodes eaten by stock [1919]
- Slow growing,very hardy;timber very hard,heavy and resistant to termite attack [1924]
- Potential timber & fuel in arid regions [1924]
- Acacia phlebophylla F.Muell.
- Adaptable ornamental for gardens & parks; frost tolerant & withstands extended
- dry periods when well established [1924]
- Acacia polyacantha Willd.
- Acacia catechu Sensu Griseb.: Synonym [07/07/94 10:51] [1790]
- Has been cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Seems to have treated by Bojer (1837) under Gagnebina tamariscina. [1915]
- Acacia polybotrya Benth.
- Useful shrub, adaptable, including soils inundated for short periods [1924]
- Acacia polypodioides Standley
- It will go into synonymy in 'Acacia in Oaxaca'(Rico Arce,M.de L., in press) [2381]
- Acacia potosina Britton & Rose
- It will be a variety of A.riparia in 'Acacia in Oaxaca'(L.Rico, in press) [2381]
- Acacia pravissima F.Muell.
- Widely cultivated in New Zealand. [2080]
- Acacia prominens G.Don
- Widely cultivated and long-lived ornamental, ideal for windbreak or shade [1924]
- Acacia pruinocarpa Tind.
- Little known in cultivation.A useful shade or shelter tree in hot dry climates [1924]
- Acacia pseudonigrescens Brenan & J.Ross
- One record only. Close to Somali border. On gypsum hillocks (M.Gilbert,p.c.).
- Acacia pulchella R.Br.
- Widely cultivated ornamental;prickly & thus useful for fencing [1924]
- Acacia purpurea Bolle
- Insufficiently known; type material poor, destroyed at Berlin (Ross ref.50).
- Acacia pycnantha Benth.
- Cultivated, but not naturalised in New Zealand. [2080]
- Acacia pyrifolia DC.
- polymorphic [1920]
- Spectacular, best suited to tropical regions or inland areas with hot climate [1924]
- Acacia reficiens Wawra
- 2 subspecies recognised - Brenan Kew Bulletin 12 (1957), & Ross ref.50.
- Acacia retinodes Schldl.
- Quick growing ornamental [1924]
- Acacia rhodoxylon Maiden
- Timber very attractive;useful small tree for subtropical or tropical regions [1924]
- Acacia richii A.Gray
- Acacia richii A.Gray: Accepted [06/01/99 06:07] [2264]
- Acacia richii A.Gray: Provisional [06/04/99 01:51] [2264]
- Acacia rigens G.Don
- Widely cultivated ornamental and low windbreak [1924]
- Adaptable to light & heavy soils, drought & frost tolerant [1924]
- Acacia riparia Kunth
- Liogier (1988) accepts A.westiana as distinct taxon
- Acacia robusta Burchell
- Acacia rubida Cunn.
- may comprise two species. [1917]
- Ornamental, useful for parks, in windbreaks & gully erosion control [1924]
- Acacia rugata (Lam.)Fawcett & Rendle
- Native of tropical Asia [1056]
- Acacia salicina Lindley
- Useful & attractive for inland gardens; ideal for windbreaks; very hardy [1924]
- Acacia saligna (Labill.)Wendl.
- A serious weed in Cape Province, South Africa. (Ross ref.19).
- Originally introduced to South Africa for sand stabilization (Ross, ref.19)
- Ornamental [1862]
- Only native in Western Australia
- Acacia schinoides Benth.
- Acacia schlechteri Harms
- Type collection only known; probably not a good sp.;cf.A.goetzii (Ross ref.50)
- Acacia schweinfurthii Brenan & Exell
- Two varieties recognised; typical & var.sericea Brenan & Exell (Ross ref.50).
- Acacia senegal (L.)Willd.
- Very variable. 5 intergrading varieties recognised by Ross (ref.50).
- A.circummarginata probably a good species (Gillett,pers.comm, Kew).
- For ecology in Pakistan, see Cheema & Qadir, Vegetatio 27:131-162 (1973).
- Most important commercial source of best quality gum arabic [2059]
- Acacia seyal Del.
- Two varieties recognised, var.seyal & var.fistula.
- Compiler (JML)believes A.seyal and A.fistula to be distinct in S.Sudan.
- Gum arabic inferior to that of A.senegal. [2059]
- Swollen thorn pairs occupied by the ant Crematogaster sjostedti. [3087]
- Acacia shirleyi Maiden
- Useful shelter tree for tropical & inland regions [1924]
- Acacia sieberiana DC.
- 3 varieties recognised by Ross (ref.50).
- Acacia silvestris Tind.
- Fast growing, occasionally cut as timber; not widely grown [1924]
- Acacia sinuata (Lour.)Merr.
- Acacia sinuata (Lour.)Merr.: Accepted [01/14/97 12:29] [2825]
- Acacia sophorae (Labill.)R.Br.
- Cultivated in New Zealand, and also found occasionally as a garden escape. [2080]
- Treated by some authors as a variety of A.longifolia. [2080]
- Acacia sp.131 J.Ross
- Material variable. Could be a hybrid (Ross, ref.50).
- Acacia sp.132 J.Ross
- Description based on Gillett 5187 (K) (Ross ref.50).
- Close to A.negrii & A.pilispina; probably sp.nov. (Hunde- notes at K).
- Acacia sp.133 J.Ross
- Based on Dale S303 at EA. Probably part of the A.seyal complex. (Ross,ref.50).
- Acacia sp.D Brenan
- Haarer 1546. Could be an odd form of Acacia hockii (Ross ref.50).
- Acacia sp.E Brenan
- Based on Burtt 6039 (Ross, ref.50; Brenan, ref.1)
- Acacia sp.F Brenan
- Specimens are Burtt 1963 & Burtt 2001. (Brenan, ref.1).
- Burtt 2001 is A.gerrardii; the other specimen may be the same (Ross,ref.50).
- Acacia spirorbis Labill.
- Wood very hard, durable, used by carvers and for making fences [1932]
- Acacia stenophylla Benth.
- Ornamental for large gardens & parks, a shade & shelter tree, erosion control [1924]
- Acacia stricta (Andrews)Willd.
- Widely cultivated, useful for windbreak or areas of moderate coastal exposure [1924]
- Acacia stuhlmannii Taubert
- Four un-named forms distinguished in FTEA (Brenan, ref.1).
- Acacia suaveolens (Smith)Willd.
- Widely cultivated ornamental, used as low screen or windbreak [1924]
- A form with variegated phyllodes occasionally grown [1924]
- Acacia suberosa Benth.
- Leaves & pods eaten by cattle, but rather inaccessible [1922]
- Acacia sutherlandii (F.Muell.)F.Muell.
- Hardy wattle for inland regions, useful as windbreak & shelter tree [1924]
- Acacia tenuissima F.Muell.
- Useful ornamental for northern or inland areas & is very hardy [1924]
- Acacia terminalis (Salisb.)J.F.Macbr.
- Fast growing but short-lived; long flowering [1924]
- Acacia tortilis (Forsskal)Hayne
- 4 subspecies recognised by Ross.
- Some forms show salt tolerance (White ref.33).
- Acacia tortilis (Forsskal)Hayne Subsp. raddiana (Savi)Brenan
- Two varieties recognised by Ross (ref. 50).
- Acacia tortilis (Forsskal)Hayne Subsp. tortilis
- May also occur in Ethiopia (Thulin, ref.24).
- Acacia trachyphloia Tind.
- Not well known in cultivation, but reported as a handsome tree [1924]
- Acacia tumida Benth.
- Attractive ornamental for northern or inland areas [1924]
- Acacia velutina DC.
- Treated by Burkart (1979) with 2 varieties: velutina & monadena [1167]
- Acacia verniciflua Cunn.
- Ornamental, can be used as a low windbreak [1924]
- Acacia vestita Ker Gawler
- Kenya material at Kew det. J.P.M.Brenan
- Acacia victoriae Benth.
- Readily eaten & valuable supplement in dry season [1922]
- Leaves & pods have moderate nutritive value [1922]
- Ornamental, useful for low windbreaks & informal hedges [1924]
- Acacia wattsiana Benth.
- Ornamental useful as low windbreak, adaptable to light & heavy soils [1924]
- Lime tolerant, frost tolerant & moderately drought tolerant [1924]
- Acacia xanthophloea Benth.
- Flower colour varies; white-yellow-purple; variation unique in genus (Ref.1)
- Somali material 5 m. tall max.;flowers not seen [1764]
- Somali material 1600Km N of nearest other population [1764]
- Acacia zanzibarica (S.Moore)Taubert
- Two varieties recognised (Ross, ref.50).
- Acmispon americanus (Nutt.)Rydb.
- Lotus purshianus recognized by Isley with 2 vars.: purshianus and helleri. [1363]
- Lotus purshianus var.helleri is a separate taxon. [3224]
- L.purshianus var helleri awaiting a new combination: A.americanus var.helleri. [3224]
- Acmispon maritimus (Nutt.)D.D.Sokoloff
- Isely recognised 2 vars of Lotus salsuginosus:brevivexillus & salsuginosus. [1363]
- Acosmium panamense (Benth.)Yakovlev
- Dalbergia lavigata Standley: Synonym [05/28/93 11:32] [1243]
- Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Arn.
- Cultivated as an ornamental on Mauritius. [1915]
- Adenanthera abrosperma F.Muell.
- Adenanthera microsperma Teijsm. & Binnend.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Adenanthera pavonina L.
- Seeds bright red - used as beads. [2264]
- Nielsen & Guinet,1992 resegreg.A.microsperma which affects some prev distrib. [1999]
- Infusion of leaves relieves dysentry [1913]
- Seeds used as jewellers weights [1927]
- Adenocarpus complicatus (L.)Gay Subsp. aureus (Cav.)C.Vicioso
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Adenocarpus faurei Maire
- Known only from the type (Gibbs,1967,ref.570)
- Adenocarpus hispanicus (Lam.)DC.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Adenocarpus ombriosus Ceb. & Ort.
- Similar to Adenocarpus foliolosus. Almost extinct.
- Adenocarpus telonensis (Lois.)DC.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Adenocarpus umbellatus Battand.
- Said to be close to extinction (Maire,ref.526)through failure to set seed.
- Adenodolichos harmsianus De Wild.
- Verdcourt(ref.271)reckons this may be minor var. of A.punctatus s.bussei.(q.v)
- Adenodolichos helenae Buscal. & Muschler
- Poorly-known; cf. A.obtusifolius.Drawing only exists of type (notes at K).
- Place of publication: E.J. 49: 474 (1913).
- Adenodolichos obtusifolius R.E.Fries
- Poorly-known;could be close to A.rupestris (q.v.)(Verdcourt, ref.271).
- Adenodolichos punctatus (Micheli)Harms
- Two subspecies, punctatus & bussei (FTEA, ref.210).
- Adenodolichos punctatus (Micheli)Harms Subsp. bussei (Harms)Verdc.
- A.bussei var.moxicensis Torre is probably another variant (FTEA ref.210).
- Zaire records may be erroneous (FTEA, ref.210).
- Adenodolichos rhomboideus (O.Hoffm.)Harms
- Three varieties; rhomboideus, kundelunguensis, & lanceolatus (FCB ref.230).
- Adenolobus pechuelii (Kuntze)Torre & Hillc.
- Two subspecies (Ross- ref.107)
- Adenopodia rotundifolia (Harms)Brenan
- Reported to be an indicator of saline soil (Brenan, Ref.1).
- Aeschynomene americana L.
- Treated by Rudd(1955)with 3 varieties: americana, flabellata & glandulosa. [1547]
- Aeschynomene baumii Harms
- Two varieties (Verdcourt 1974, ref.237)
- Aeschynomene bracteosa Baker
- Three varieties (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene brevifolia Poiret
- Perhaps indigenous to Mascarenes, but more likely an old introduction. [1915]
- Aeschynomene bullockii J.Leonard
- FTEA(ref 210) does not recognize Leonard's (FCB) var. volubilis.
- Aeschynomene crassicaulis Harms
- Smithia trochainii probably not validly published (not Berhaut 1967).
- Aeschynomene cristata Vatke
- Two varieties (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene curtisiae Johnston
- Sometimes placed as syn. of A.glabrescens (e.g.CFA),but kept sep. by Verdc.237
- Aeschynomene dimidiata Baker
- Two subspecies, d. & bequaertii (FCB.,ref 236)
- Aeschynomene falcata (Poiret)DC.
- Very similar to A.micrantha (Verdcourt 1974 ref.237)
- Aeschynomene glabrescens Baker
- Two varieties recognised by FCB ref 236.
- Aeschynomene goetzei Harms
- Type only known; destroyed.
- May be close to A.dissitiflora & A.multicaulis.(FTEA)
- Aeschynomene gracilipes Taubert
- Two vars. -see Verdcourt KB 24:3 (1970).
- Tanzania records are based on errors (FTEA).
- Aeschynomene indica L.
- Rudd,1959(ref.1551),considered introduced to the Old World, despite
- collections more than 200 years old, but others consider native.
- The Asian plant is considered to be a native of southeastern USA. [261]
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu. [1930]
- Rare on Rodrigues. [3060]
- Aeschynomene katangensis De Wild.
- Records for Tanzania are erroneous (FTEA).
- Two subspecies, k. & sublignosa (FCB ref.236)
- Aeschynomene laxiflora Baker
- One collection by MaŒtre exists labelled from 'Bourbon'(old name for Reunion). [1915]
- Most MaŒtre collections labelled 'Bourbon' are from Madagascar (Polhill,1990). [1915]
- Aeschynomene leptophylla Harms
- Two varieties (FTEA ref.210); two subspecies, l. & magnifoliolata (FCB ref 236
- Aeschynomene minutiflora Taubert
- Two subspecies, m. & grandiflora (Verdc.1974, ref.237)
- Aeschynomene mossambicensis Verdc.
- Two subspp.,m. & longestipitata (Verdc.1974 ref.237)
- Aeschynomene mossoensis J.Leonard
- Three varieties (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene nematopoda Harms
- Pods developing underground;form unknown (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene nodulosa (Baker)Baker f.
- Two varieties (Verdc. 1974 ref.237)
- Aeschynomene patula Poiret
- One collection labelled from 'Isle de France'(Mauritius). [1915]
- 'Isle de France' is probably an error; taxon endemic to Madagascar. [1915]
- Aeschynomene pringlei Rose
- Wrongly placed in synonymy for A.petraea var madrensis (M.Micheli)Rudd
- Aeschynomene pygmaea Baker
- Two varieties (FCB ref.236)
- Aeschynomene rehmannii Schinz
- Zaire record very doubtful (not included here) Gillett 1960 ref.246
- Aeschynomene ruspoliana Harms
- May just be a large-fruited form of A.abyssinica (Leg.Eth.ref.24)
- Aeschynomene schliebenii Harms
- Two varieties (Verdcourt, 1974, ref.237)
- Aeschynomene semilunaris Hutch.
- May occur Mozambique (verdc.ourt, 1974, ref.237)
- Aeschynomene siifolia Baker
- Very similar to A.nyassana (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene sp.aff.mimosifolia Exell & Fernandez
- Gossweiler 12750 (CFA ref.216)
- Aeschynomene sp.B J.B.Gillett et al.
- Could be the same as A.sansibarica (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene sp.B Verdc.
- Lea 67 at PRE (Verdcourt 1974;ref.237)
- Aeschynomene sp.C J.B.Gillett et al.
- Close to A.sparsiflora (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene sp.E J.B.Gillett et al.
- Similar to A.pygmaea,A.abyssinica & A.mimosifolia (FTEA ref.210).
- Aeschynomene sp.F J.B.Gillett et al.
- Close to A.trigonocarpa (FTEA ref. 210)
- Aeschynomene sp.F Verdc.
- Confused with A.bracteosa.May be variant of A.glauca. (Verdc.1974 ref.237)
- Aeschynomene sparsiflora Baker
- Reekmans 7214 (Burundi,K) may be this, or sp.aff.
- Aeschynomene stipitata Burtt Davy
- Not in Compton, Fl.Swaziland.
- Aeschynomene tenuirama Baker
- Records for Tanzania are erroneous (FTEA ref.210)
- Two varieties (Verdcourt 1974; ref.237)
- Aeschynomene uniflora E.Meyer
- Two varieties (FTEA ref.210)
- Aeschynomene venulosa Verdc.
- Two varieties recognised by FTEA (ref.210)
- Afzelia bella Harms
- Three varieties recognised (Keay,KB 1954:266, & Aubreville, Fl.Cameroun).
- Much confused with A.africana (Hall & Swaine, ref.18, & FCB)
- Afzelia bipindensis Harms
- May occur Zambia (Mutimushi 3377)
- A.caudata Hoyle is lvs + fls of A.bipindensis & frt + seeds of A.pachyloba
- (continues) (Keay: K.B. 1954:267)
- Afzelia pachyloba Harms
- A.caudata Hoyle is lvs + fls of A.bipindense & fr.+ seeds of A.pachyloba
- (continues) (Keay, Kew Bull. 1954:267).
- Afzelia quanzensis Welw.
- Variation discussed in Flora of Tropical East Africa (ref.115)
- Aganope heptaphylla (L.)Polh.
- Geesink, 1984, Scale Millettiarum, includes in Ostryocarpus.
- Aganope thyrsiflora (Benth.)Polh.
- Geesink, 1984 refers genus to Ostryocarpus [1967]
- Airyantha schweinfurthii (Taubert)Brummitt
- 2 subspp.,schweinfurthii & confusa. (Brummitt 1968).
- Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.)W.Wight
- Ecotypes may be recognizable (Brenan FTEA , ref.1).
- Albizia adinocephala (J.D.Smith)Rec.
- Planted in Canal zone of Panama. [2986]
- Albizia altissima Hook.f.
- Albizia altissima Hook.f.: Synonym [05/18/94 14:49]
- Cathormion altissimum (Hook.f.)Hutch. & Dandy: Provisional [05/18/94 14:49] [1]
- Albizia amara (Roxb.)Boivin
- Albizia amara (Roxb.)Boivin Subsp. sericocephala (Benth.)Brenan
- Albizia struthiofolia is a spelling mistake (J.S.A.Bot 18:27 (1952)).
- Albizia brevifolia Schinz
- May occur in Angola (Consp.Florae Angolensis ref 30).
- Albizia buntingii Barneby & Grimes
- Known from type locality only (Maracaibo basin, Venezuela). [2986]
- Albizia carbonaria Britton
- Kew material det. Brenan.
- Probably also occurs Zaire (Germain 8064, K).
- Planted for coffee-shade and as ornamental tree in C.America. [2986]
- Albizia chinensis (Osbeck)Merr.
- Introduced in New World at agricultural experiment stations & botanical gardns [2986]
- Albizia coripatensis (Rusby)Schery
- Local endemic to prov. Nor and Sud Yungas, Bolivia. [2986]
- Albizia dubia Britton & Killip
- Albizia dubia Britton & Killip: Accepted [05/03/94 09:29] [1121]
- Albizia eriorhachis Harms
- Albizia eriorhachis Harms: Synonym [05/18/94 14:59]
- Cathormion eriorhachis (Harms)Dandy: Provisional [05/18/94 14:59] [29]
- Albizia euryphylla Harms
- A very poorly-known taxon. Habitat doubtful; "Bush-steppe".
- Albizia glaberrima (Schum. & Thonn.)Benth.
- 3 vars.,g.,glabrescens, mpwapwensis. (Brenan;Kew Bulletin 1955:192)
- No recent records from Madagascar. [3070]
- Albizia glabrior (Koidz.)Ohwi
- Japanese distribution: Kyushu [1930]
- Endemic to western Kyushu and northern Ryukyu Is. [2907]
- Relation to other species is not clear. [2907]
- Albizia grandibracteata Taubert
- Hybrids with A.gummifera recorded (Brenan, FTEA ref.1)
- Albizia gummifera (J.Gmelin)C.A.Smith
- 2 varieties recognized (Brenan,Kew Bulletin 7:518 (ref.55)).
- Hybrids recorded with A.grandibracteata and A.zygia (Brenan,FTEA, Ref1).
- Albizia julibrissin Durazz.
- Japanese distribution: Honshu, Shikoku & Kyushu [1930]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in cool-winter, hot summer climates. [2986]
- Albizia kalkora (Roxb.)Prain
- Japanese distribution: SE Kyushu [2853]
- Albizia lebbeck (L.)Benth.
- "lebbek" is a frequent mis-spelling of the specific name.
- A native of SE Asia cultivated as a roadside tree in tropical regions. [2825]
- Planted as shade and street tree in Americas. [2986]
- Albizia letestui Pellegrin
- Very poorly known. Type material at K.
- Albizia malacophylla (A.Rich.)Walp.
- Eastern plants distinguished as var. ugandensis Bak.f.
- Albizia multiflora (Kunth)Barneby & Grimes
- Two varieties recogniserd: var. multiflora & var. sagasteguii. [2986]
- Albizia multiflora (Kunth)Barneby & Grimes Var. sagasteguii Barneby & Grimes
- Known from type collection only. [2986]
- Albizia niopoides (Benth.)Burkart
- Two varieties recognised: var. niopoides & var. colombiana. [2986]
- Albizia niopoides (Benth.)Burkart Var. niopoides
- Recorded from East Africa(FTEA) & W.Africa(FWTA) without named countries.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Albizia obliquifoliolata De Wild.
- Albizia obliquifoliolata De Wild.: Synonym [05/18/94 14:52] [7]
- Cathormion obliquifoliolatum (De Wild.)G.Gilbert & Boutique: Provisional [05/ [7]
- Albizia obliquifoliolata De Wild.: Synonym [05/18/94 14:52] [7]
- Albizia odoratissima (L.f.)Benth.
- Recorded from East Africa but no country named (FTEA).
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Albizia oliveri Pellegrin
- There does not appear to be a Latin description for this name.
- This is A.gummifera x A.zygia (Brenan ref.55).
- Albizia petersiana (Bolle)Oliver
- Albizia polycephala (Benth.)Killip
- Endemic to E.Brazil. [2986]
- Albizia procera (Roxb.)Benth.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Introduced at experimental stations & in botanical gardens of neotropics as [2986]
- shade tree and source of fuel. [2986]
- Albizia rhombifolia Benth.
- Albizia rhombifolia Benth.: Synonym [05/18/94 14:54] [11]
- Cathormion rhombifolium (Hook.f.)Hutch. & Dandy: Provisional [05/18/94 14:54] [11]
- Albizia rhombifolia Benth.: Synonym [05/18/94 14:54] [11]
- Albizia saponaria (Lour.)Miq.
- Recorded from East Africa (FTEA) but no country named.
- Albizia schimperiana Oliver
- 3 vars.recognized(Brenan KB 1955:190). Bark may be poisonous (ref.52).
- Albizia splendens Miq.
- Used for cabinet & decorative work [1948]
- Albizia subdimidiata (Splitg.)Barneby & Grimes
- Two varieties recognised: var. subdimidiata & var. minor. [2986]
- Albizia tanganyicensis Baker f.
- Albizia vaughanii Brenan
- Endemic to Mauritius. [1915]
- Albizia versicolor Oliver
- Unripe pods & seeds toxic to stock (Rhod.Agric.J.63,6:137-140 (1966))
- Many vernacular names in East Africa. See Ref. 52.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Albizia welwitschii Oliver
- Gilbert & Boutique (FCB ref 7) use the name in a restricted sense.
- Albizia zygia (DC.)J.F.Macbr.
- Hybrids with A.gummifera recorded (Brenan FTEA ref.1).
- Alhagi graecorum Boiss.
- See ref.1895 for full discussion & key to the species A.graecorum & A.maurorum [1895]
- Alhagi kirghisorum Schrenk
- Alhagi kirghisorum Schrenk: Provisional [07/28/93 15:55] [1861]
- Alhagi maurorum Medikus
- In spite of the name,N.African records are misdets. (see Meikle,Fl.Cyprus 1).
- A source of manna.
- Application of the name much confused.
- Cited lit. allows easy distinction of the 2 taxa A.maurorum & A.graecorum.
- Alysicarpus bupleurifolius (L.)DC.
- Not definitely indigenous to Reunion. No recent records for Mauritius. [1915]
- Alysicarpus glumaceus (Vahl)DC.
- Three subspp.,g.,hispidicarpus & macalusoi; g.& h. each with 2 vars.(ref 210).
- Alysicarpus glumaceus (Vahl)DC. Subsp. glumaceus
- Two varieties (FTEA ref.210).
- Alysicarpus monilifer (L.)DC.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Alysicarpus ovalifolius (Schum.)Leonard
- Very close to A.vaginalis (q.v.) (FTEA ref.210).
- Recently recognsd in Japan, but may be naturalised from tropicl Asia or Africa [2907]
- Alysicarpus polygonoides Romariz
- Probably not validly described. Not in CFA (ref.216).
- Alysicarpus rugosus (Willd.)DC.
- Three subspecies (FTEA ref.210); r.,perennirufus & reticulatus.
- One collection taken from cultivated material on Mauritius in the 1800's. [1915]
- Has not been found in the Mascarenes since this 19th Century collection. [1915]
- Alysicarpus rugosus (Willd.)DC. Subsp. perennirufus J.Leonard
- May occur in Asia (FTEA ref.210).
- Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.)DC.
- Used as a soil improver. [2872]
- Hedysarum cylindricum may be better placed under Alysicarpus monilifer. [1915]
- Ammodendron karelinii Fischer & C.Meyer
- Two varieties, karelinii & conollyi. [1894]
- Amorpha californica Torrey & A.Gray
- Two varieties, vars. californica and napensis [2089]
- Amorpha canescens Pursh
- Amorpha fruticosa L.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.)Fern.
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu
- Vars. edgeworthii and japonica recognised in Japan and Indo-China. [2826]
- Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.)Fern. Subsp. edgeworthii (Benth.)H.Ohashi
- Var. japonica occurs in Manchuria, E.China, Korea and Japan. [1931]
- Amphimas sp. Torre & Hillc.
- Amphimas tessmannii Harms
- Not mentioned in literature post-1913. Type:Tessmann 679;no material at Kew.
- Amphithalea ericifolia (L.)Ecklon & Zeyher
- 4 subspecies (ericifolia,erecta,scoparia,minuta) Granby, ref.395.
- Anadenanthera peregrina (L.)Speg.
- Treated by Altschul with 2 varieties, peregrina and falcata [1062]
- Seeds are the source of hallucinogenic snuff [1062]
- Anagyris foetida L.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Andira bahiensis N.Mattos
- Endemic to Bahia (Brazil); known only from the type collection. [1414]
- Andira inermis (Wright)DC.
- Three subspecies: inermis, grandiflora, rooseveltii.
- Andira laurifolia Benth.
- Two botanical varieties: see var.cordata and var.laurifolia.
- Andira marauensis N.Mattos
- Endemic to Bahia; known only by the type specimen. [1414]
- Andira pisonis Benth.
- Three botanical varieties: see var.emarginata, var.pisonis & var.puberula.
- Andira pisonis Benth. Var. emarginata N.Mattos
- Andira surinamensis (Bondt)Pulle
- Treated by Mattos with 2 varieties: surinamensis and ovatifoliolata [1458]
- Angylocalyx braunii Harms
- Possible record from Uganda (see FTEA, ref.210,p.38).
- Angylocalyx oligophyllus (Baker)Baker f.
- Yakovlev et al.(1968,ref.534) distinguish two varieties.
- Angylocalyx schumannianus Taubert
- Yakovlev et al.(1968.ref.534) distinguish two varieties.
- Angylocalyx talbotii Hutch. & Dalziel
- Existing material poor. May = A.oligophyllus (FNHepper,notes on Kew sheets).
- Yakovlev et al.(1968,r.534)maintain the sp., but saw no material.
- Anthonotha acuminata (De Wild.)J.Leonard
- Close to A.macrophylla; perhaps a variety (Fl.Gabon, ref.112)
- Poorly known (FCB Caesalpinoideae), but several post-FCB sheets at Kew.
- Anthonotha cladantha (Harms)J.Leonard
- Type destroyed (Leonard, ref.114)
- Zaire specimens agree exactly with type description (Leonard, ref 114)
- Reputed Gabon material is not the same (Leonard ref.114)
- Anthonotha elongata (Hutch.)J.Leonard
- Known from only a single collection.
- Anthonotha isopetala (Harms)J.Leonard
- Two varieties (Leonard, FCB & 1957).
- Anthonotha leptorrhachis (Harms)J.Leonard
- Anthonotha macrophylla P.Beauv.
- Dets. as this sp. pre-1952 refer to at least 6 taxa. (Leonard 1957).
- Uses listed by Dalziel may not refer to this sp. sensu stricto.
- A specimen from Tanzania (Nishida 634,K) may be this species.
- Anthonotha trunciflora (Harms)J.Leonard
- Anthyllis barba-jovis L.
- Endemic to Med-Checklist area.
- Reported in error for Kriti. [454]
- Has never flowered on Mauritius. [1915]
- Anthyllis cornicina L.
- Endemic to Med-checklist area [454]
- Anthyllis cornicina L.: Synonym [05/29/01 12:23] [544]
- Hymenocarpos cornicina (L.)Lassen: Accepted [05/29/01 12:23] [454]
- Anthyllis henoniana Cosson
- For nomenclature & delimitation from A.Lagascana see Benedi Gonzalez (1995). [3255]
- An endemic of Africa & absent from Europe. [3255]
- Anthyllis hermanniae L.
- Reported in error for Sicilia. [454]
- Anthyllis lotoides L.
- Anthyllis lotoides L.: Synonym [05/29/01 12:24] [454]
- Hymenocarpos lotoides (L.)Lassen: Accepted [05/29/01 12:24] [454]
- Anthyllis montana L.
- Med-cklst (r.454)gives 4 ssp.,but does not attribute Afr.pls. to any one.
- Anthyllis onobrychoides Cav.
- Anthyllis vulneraria L.
- c.36 subspp.of which 10 in Africa(abyssinica, atlantis, fatmae, fruticans,
- iframensis, matris-filiae, maura, rifana, saharae & stenophylloides). [545]
- A.vulneraria sensu lato is a complex group of variable and overlapping races. [3224]
- Races difficult to recognise as taxa of any level (e.g.species,subspp,vars). [3224]
- The subspecific rank is adopted here but other solutions are equally possible. [3224]
- Taxon has been recorded from W.Himalaya but specimen was burnt at Berlin. [3256]
- Since no recent material is available the Himalaya record is dubious. [3224]
- Anthyllis vulneraria L. Subsp. fruticans Emb.
- Not in Med-Checklist (ref.454).
- Anthyllis vulneraria L. Subsp. hispidissima (Sagorski)Cullen
- occurs outside Europe in Anatolia [754]
- Anthyllis vulneraria L. Subsp. maura (G.Beck)Maire
- Cullen(1976,ref.545) gives 3 vars;maura,font-queri,ajmasiana.
- Anthyllis vulneraria L. Subsp. polyphylla (DC.)Nyman
- A.affinis, A.colorata & A.tricolor have been given as intermed. to other sp. [754]
- Anthyllis vulneraria L. Subsp. rubriflora (DC.)Arcang.
- Endemic to Med-checklist area [454]
- Subsp.rubriflora discovered to be earlier name than common subsp.praepropera
- Anthyllis vulneraria L. Subsp. weldeniana (Reichb.)Cullen
- Syn. properly Anthyllis x rubicunda, hybrid of ssp. weldeniana x carpatica
- Anthyllis webbiana Hook.
- Hooker described this taxon, probably from Madeira, in 1833. [3224]
- As described by Hooker this taxon is similar to A.limanniana and A.vulneraria. [3224]
- According to Hooker A.webbiana differs from these two taxa in some important
- characters. [3224]
- Nothing of the original material is found in herbaria. [3224]
- No similar specimens have been collected by other botanists from Madeira. [3224]
- Until new records are found this taxon should be treated as a nomen dubium. [3224]
- Aotus ericoides (Vent.)G.Don
- polymorphic [1917]
- Ornamental shrub [1924]
- Aphanocalyx hedinii (A.Chev.)Wieringa
- Gregarious in forests in Cameroon (White, ref.33).
- Endemic to Cameroon. [3166]
- Monopetalanthus hedinii (A.Chev.)Aubrev. is the correct authority citation. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx heitzii (Pellegrin)Wieringa
- Endemic to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. [3166]
- The foresters' term 'Andoung' refers to several similar species collectively. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx jenseniae (Gram)Wieringa
- Only known from the type collection from Congo(Kinshasa)=Zaire. [3166]
- Species named after a woman,Madam K Jensen;correct ending of epithet is 'iae'. [3166]
- Classified as critically endangered when applying IUCN criteria. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx ledermannii (Harms)Wieringa
- Probably occurs in Congo, but no collections exist. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx libellula Wieringa
- So far this species is only known from the type specimen, collected in Angola. [3166]
- Classified as critically endangered when applying IUCN criteria. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx margininervatus J.Leonard
- Recorded for Zaire by Aubreville(1965)but not by Leonard(1957)& Wieringa(1999) [111]
- Record for Congo is probably based on misidentified A.cynometroides. [3172]
- Aphanocalyx microphyllus (Harms)Wieringa
- Two subspecies:see subsp. compactus and subsp.microphyllus. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx microphyllus (Harms)Wieringa Subsp. microphyllus
- The only record for Nigeria is doubtful(record could originate from Cameroon). [3166]
- Probably occurs in Cabinda,Burundi,Rwanda & Uganda, but no collections exist. [3166]
- However, occurrence within Nigeria is very likely. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx pteridophyllus (Harms)Wieringa
- Wieringa (1999) does not record this taxon for Cameroon or Zaire. [3166]
- Aphanocalyx trapnellii (J.Leonard)Wieringa
- Endemic to Northern Zambia. [3166]
- Expected to occur in Tanzania, but no collections exist. [3166]
- Apios americana Medikus
- Japanese distribution: Honshu [2828]
- Apios fortunei Maxim.
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Apuleia leiocarpa (J.Vogel)J.F.Macbr.
- Apuleia leiocarpa(J.Vogel)J.F.Macbr.: Accepted [08/31/93 16:46] [1414]
- Arachis archeri Krapov. & W.Gregory
- Native to Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil) & cultivated in Sao Paulo (Brazil). [3182]
- Arachis correntina (Burkart)Krapov. & W.Gregory
- Cultivated in Cordoba (Argentina), but native in Corrientes (Argentina). [3182]
- Arachis diogoi Hoehne
- Has been grown at an experimental station on Reunion. [1915]
- Arachis hypogaea L.
- A major world crop, ranking thirteenth among food crops. [2909]
- Cultivated in 80 countries between 40 degrees N and 40 degrees S. [2909]
- 19.5 M hectares produced 22.7 M tonnes in 1988 (1165kg/ha). [2909]
- Probable area of origin in NW Argentina & S Bolivia. [2909]
- Five other gene centres in Brazil (3), Bolivia and Peru. [2909]
- Now a major crop in W.Africa, India and USA. [2909]
- Cultivated as a marginal crop in many developing countries. [2909]
- Over 13,000 accessions in the groundnut germplasm repository at ICRISAT. [2909]
- Subsp. hypogaea contains 2 botanical varieties: hypogaea and hirsuta. [2909]
- Ssp.fastigiata contains 4 bot.vars:fastigiata,vulgaris,peruviana,aequatoriana. [3182]
- Arachis monticola Krapov. & Rig.
- Native to Jujuy (Argentina), but cultivated in Salta (Argentina). [3182]
- Arachis paraguariensis Chodat & Hassler
- Two subspecies: see subsp.capibarensis & subsp.paraguariensis. [3182]
- Arachis prostrata Benth.
- Krapov.& Gregory do not record this taxon for the Caribbean, Bolivia or Peru. [3182]
- Arachis pusilla Benth.
- Krapovickas & Gregory (1994) do not record this taxon for Argentina & Bolivia. [3182]
- Arachis repens Handro
- Native in Minas Gerais (Brazil), but introduced elsewhere. [3182]
- Arachis stenosperma Krapov. & W.Gregory
- Cultivated in Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil), but native elsewhere. [3182]
- Arachis villosa Benth.
- Presence in Brazil & Paraguay is not confirmed by Krapovickas & Gregory (1994) [3182]
- Archidendron lucidum (Benth.)I.Nielsen
- This species is usually recorded as Pithecellobium lucidum Benth. [2825]
- Argyrocytisus battandieri (Maire)C.Raynaud
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Argyrolobium biebersteinii P.Ball
- doubtfully present in Yugoslavia [754]
- Flora Europaea cites A. calycinum Jaub. & Spach, nom. illegit.
- Argyrolobium glaucum Schinz
- Not seen by Burtt Davy, ref.247.
- Argyrolobium lotoides Trautv.
- Not definately recorded from W. Asia. [1952]
- Argyrolobium lunare (L.)Druce
- Argyrolobium lunaris (L.)Druce: Accepted [09/22/93 11:42] [278]
- Argyrolobium nanum Harms
- Full citation is A.nanum Schltr.ex Harms; hence A.nanum Schltr. in ref.359.
- A.nanum Burtt Davy (q.v.)is a later homonym.
- Argyrolobium obsoletum Harvey
- Queried by Harvey in Fl.Cap.(ref.222).
- Argyrolobium obsoletum Harvey: Provisional [06/11/01 09:32] [222]
- Argyrolobium pauciflorum Ecklon & Zeyher
- Two vars,pauciflorum & semiglabrum Harvey (Gibbs-Russell,ref.279).
- Argyrolobium rupestre (E.Meyer)Walp.
- 4 subspp.,r.,kilimandscharicum,aberdaricum,remotum (FTEA,ref.210).
- Argyrolobium sankeyi Dummer
- Notes at K place this as synonym of A.marginatum.
- Argyrolobium splendens Walp.
- Of uncertain position (Harvey, Fl.Cap,ref.222).
- Argyrolobium stenophyllum Boiss.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Argyrolobium trigonelloides Jaub. & Spach
- Includes var. subuniflorum. [1867]
- Endemic [1952]
- Argyrolobium umbellatum Vogel
- A doubtful species (Harvey,Fl.Cap.,ref.222).
- Argyrolobium zanonii (Turra)P.Ball
- doubtfully present in Sicilia-F.E. [754]
- 4 ssp.,fallax,grandiflorum,stipulaceum & zanonii (MedCL,ref.454).
- Aspalathus abietina Thunb.
- Variable (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus acicularis E.Meyer
- 2 subspp.; acicularis & planifolia (Dahlgren 1968,ref.518).
- Aspalathus aciphylla Harvey
- Variation discussed by Dahlgren 1966,ref.515,but on basis of limited material.
- Aspalathus acuminata Lam.
- 3 subspp.; acuminata; pungens; magniflora (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus acuminata Lam. Subsp. acuminata
- Very variable;could be sub-divided. (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus alopecurus Benth.
- A most variable species (Dahlgren 1965,ref.515).
- Aspalathus alpestris (Benth.)R.Dahlgren
- Variable; see Dahlgren 1968, ref.521.
- Aspalathus angustifolia (Lam.)R.Dahlgren
- 2 subspp.; angustifolia & robusta (Dahlgren 1968,ref.521).
- Aspalathus angustifolia (Lam.)R.Dahlgren Subsp. angustifolia
- Very variable; see Dahlgren 1968, ref.521).
- Aspalathus argentea L.
- Name much misapplied in older works; see Dahlgren 1960, ref.511.
- Aspalathus arida E.Meyer
- 3 subspp.; arida; erecta; procumbens (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus asparagoides L.f.
- 2 subspp.; asparagoides & rubro-fusca (Dahlgren 1963, ref.514).
- Aspalathus batodes Ecklon & Zeyher
- 2 subspp.; batodes & spinulifera (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus biflora E.Meyer
- 2 subspp.; biflora & longicarpa (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus bracteata Thunb.
- Considerable variation described & figured by Dahlgren 1960, ref.511.
- Aspalathus carnosa Bergius
- For discussion of the identity of A.thymifolia L.,see Dahlgren 1966, ref.517.
- Aspalathus cephalotes Thunb.
- 3 subspp.,cephalotes, violacea, obscuriflora (Dahlgren 1961, ref.512).
- Aspalathus cephalotes Thunb. Subsp. violacea R.Dahlgren
- A.spicata sensu.auctt. refers to this subspp.
- Aspalathus chenopoda L.
- 2 subspp.; chenopoda & gracilis (Dahlgren 1963, ref.514).
- Aspalathus chortophila Ecklon & C.Zeyher
- 3 subspp.,chortophila,congesta, kougaensis (Dahlgren 1965,ref.515).
- Aspalathus chortophila Ecklon & Zeyher Subsp. chortophila
- 3 'form-series' described by Dahlgren (1965,ref.515).
- Aspalathus chortophila Ecklon & Zeyher Subsp. kougaensis R.Dahlgren
- Dahlgren(1965,ref.515) describes and figures three 'form-series'.
- Aspalathus ciliaris L.
- Ten forms described (& some figured) by Dahlgren 1963, ref 514.
- Aspalathus collina Ecklon & Zeyher
- 2 subspp.;collina & luculenta (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus confusa R.Dahlgren
- The earlier name A.simsiana is rejected as a nomen ambiguum (Dahlgr.63,r.514).
- Aspalathus crenata (L.)R.Dahlgren
- Variable; see Dahlgren 1968, ref.521.
- Aspalathus cuspidata R.Dahlgren
- 3 subspp.; cuspidata;stricticlada;humifusa (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus cymbiformis DC.
- Dahlgren (1963),ref.514, describes several 'form-series'.
- Aspalathus divaricata Thunb.
- 5 ssp.;div.;brevicarpa;gracilior;horizontalis;leptocoma (Dahlgren 68;ref.518).
- Aspalathus divaricata Thunb. Subsp. divaricata
- Extensive variation discussed by Dahlgren 1968, ref518.
- Aspalathus ericifolia L.
- 4 subspp.; e.,pusilla, puberula,
- 4 subspp.;e.; pusilla; puberula; minuta (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus galeata E.Meyer
- Hybrids with A.triquetra occur where ranges overlap (Dahlgren 1961,ref.512).
- Aspalathus globosa Andrews
- Also illustrated by Andrews, Botanist's Repository,pl.510, 1808.
- Aspalathus heterophylla L.f.
- 3 subspp.;heterophylla; lagopus; lotoides (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus hirta E.Meyer
- 2 subspp.; hirta & stellaris (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus hispida Thunb.
- 2 subspp.; hispida & albiflora (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus incurva Thunb.
- Desc. in Adamson & Salter 1950,ref.483, includes A.linguiloba R.Dahlgren(q.v.)
- Aspalathus intricata Compton
- 3 subspp.;intricata; oxyclada; anthospermoides (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus joubertiana Ecklon & Zeyher
- 4 subspp.;j.;shawii; lonispica; glabripetala (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus juniperina Thunb.
- 4 ssp.;juniperina; gracilifolia; monticola; grandis (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus juniperina Thunb. Subsp. juniperina
- Very variable (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus lactea Thunb.
- 3 subspp.;lactea; breviloba; adelphea (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus laricifolia Bergius
- 2 subspp.; laricifolia & canescens (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus leucophylla R.Dahlgren
- 2 subspp.;leucophylla & septentrionalis (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.)R.Dahlgren
- 3 subspp.;linearis;pinifolia;latipetala (Dahlgren 1968, ref.520).
- Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.)R.Dahlgren Subsp. linearis
- Variable (Dahlgren 1968, ref.520).
- Aspalathus macrocarpa Ecklon & Zeyher
- Known only from the imperfect and poorly localised type (Dahlgren 1965,ref.515
- Aspalathus myrtillifolia Benth.
- Known to Dahlgren from one spec. only from "Cape Colony" (Bowie s.n.).
- Aspalathus nigra L.
- Several forms described and figured by Dahlgren (1961,ref.512).
- Aspalathus opaca Ecklon & Zeyher
- 3 subspp.; opaca, rostriloba, pappeana (Dahlgren 1963, ref.514).
- Aspalathus pachyloba Benth.
- 5 ssp.;p.; succulentifolia; villicaulis; macroclada; rugulicarpa (D.66,r.517).
- Aspalathus pedicellata Harvey
- "A.nivalis Marloth" is a nomen nudum.
- Aspalathus perfoliata (Lam.)R.Dahlgren
- 2 subspp.; perfoliata & phillipsii (Dahlgren 1968, ref.521).
- Aspalathus pinea Thunb.
- 2 subspp., pinea & caudata (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus pinguis Thunb.
- 4 subspp.;pinguis;australis;occidentalis;longissima (Dahlgren 1966,ref.517).
- Aspalathus polycephala E.Meyer
- 3 subspp.,polycephala,lanatifolia,rigida (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus quinquefolia L.
- 4 subspp.,q.; virgata; compacta; acocksii (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus radiata R.Dahlgren
- 2 subspp.; radiata & pseudosericea (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus retroflexa L.
- 5 ssp.; r.; bicolor; amoena; angustipetala; empetrifolia (Dahlgren 1968,r.518)
- Aspalathus rigidifolia R.Dahlgren
- Extremely variable (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus rubens Thunb.
- Very variable; see Dahlgren 1968, ref.518.
- Aspalathus rugosa Thunb.
- 2 subspp.; rugosa & linearifolia (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus sanguinea Thunb.
- 2 subspp.; sanguinea & foliosa (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus securifolia Ecklon & Zeyher
- 2 subspp.,securifolia & crassa (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus sericea Bergius
- 2subspp.;sericea & aemula (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus setacea Ecklon & Zeyher
- Six 'form-series' described by Dahlgren,1965,ref.515.
- Aspalathus simii Bolus
- 2 subspp.; simii & katbergensis (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus spicata Thunb.
- 3 subspp.; spicata; cliffortioides; neglecta (Dahlgren 1963, ref. 514).
- Aspalathus spicata Thunb. Subsp. cliffortioides (Bolus)R.Dahlgren
- Dahlgren (1963,ref.514) describes 5 'form-series'.
- Aspalathus spicata Thunb. Subsp. spicata
- Dahlgren 1963, ref.514, describes six 'form-series'.
- Aspalathus spinescens Thunb.
- 2 subspp.;spinescens & lepida (Dahlgren 1966,ref.517).
- Aspalathus spinosa L.
- 4 ssp.; spinosa;flavispina;glauca;obtusata (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus spinosa L. Subsp. spinosa
- Extremely variable (Dahlgren 1966, ref.517).
- Aspalathus spinosissima R.Dahlgren
- 2 subspp.; spinosissima & tenuiflora (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus stenophylla Ecklon & Zeyher
- 3 supspp.,stenophylla, colorata & garciana (Dahlgren,1960,ref.511).
- Aspalathus teres Ecklon & Zeyher
- 2 subspp.; teres & thodei (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus tridentata L.
- 4 subspp.;t.;staurantha; rotunda; fragilis (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511).
- Aspalathus triquetra Thunb.
- 11 forms described and some figured by Dahlgren,1961, ref.512.
- Hybrids with A.galeata occur where ranges overlap (Dahlgren 1961, ref.512).
- Aspalathus truncata Ecklon & Zeyher
- 2 subspp.; truncata & sphaerocephala (Dahlgren 1960, ref.511)>
- Aspalathus tuberculata Walp.
- A.verrucosa L. regarded as nom.amb.et dub.by Dahlgren (1966; ref.517).
- Aspalathus ulicina Ecklon & Zeyher
- 2 subspp.; ulicina & kardouwensis (Dahlgren 1968, ref.518).
- Aspalathus uniflora L.
- 2 subspp.; uniflora & willdenowiana (Dahlgren 1965, ref.515).
- Aspalathus varians Ecklon & Zeyher
- 2 subspp.; varians & isolata (Dahlgren 1965,ref.515).
- Aspalathus variegata Ecklon & Zeyher
- Fornerly occurred on the Cape Flats;now almost certainly extinct(D.66,ref.517)
- Astracantha acmophylla (Bunge)Podl.
- Fl.Turkey 3 states endemic to Turkey. No Iran record apart from Parsa's.
- Astracantha albispina (Sirj. & Bornm.)Podl.
- Type from Iran (Sirjaev & Bornmuller 1943). [1867]
- Astracantha alexandri (Sirj.)Podl.
- Type from Iran (Sirjaev 1939).
- Astracantha amblolepis (Fischer)Podl.
- Townsend in Flora of Iraq has Hohenacker (Hoh.) as authority.
- Amblolepis,psilacmos & wartoensis kept as 3 spp. in poorly-understood complex. [1869]
- Astracantha arnacantha (M.Bieb.)Podl.
- 3 subspp.:aitosensis, arnacantha & arnacanthoides. [1906]
- Astracantha arnacantha (M.Bieb.)Podl. Subsp. aitosensis (Ivan.)Reer & Podl.
- Astragalus arnacantha sensu auct.: Synonym [05/25/95 09:50] [454]
- Astracantha atropatana (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha aurea (Willd.)Podl.
- Parsa (1948) includes a var.chromolepis,described from Iran.
- Astracantha basianica (Boiss. & Hausskn.)Podl.
- Astracantha caspica (M.Bieb.)Podl.
- Sirjaev(1939) & others spell as 'caspius'; this is wrong.
- Parsa mentions 4 varieties. [1867]
- Astracantha cerasocrena (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha cesarensis (Sirj. & Bornm.)Podl.
- Parsa mentions a var. obtuseauriculatus Sirj. & Bornm. [1867]
- Astracantha chorassanica (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha crassinervia (Boiss.)Podl.
- Not recorded from Iran in Fl.Turkey.
- Known only from the type, from Kurdistan. [1869]
- Astracantha crenophila (Boiss.)Podl.
- Parsa's record is the only evidence for occurrence in Iran. [1867]
- Astracantha cretica (Lam.)Podl.
- Doubtfully present in East Aegean Is(Greek) & Turkey in Asia [454]
- Astracantha deinacantha (Boiss.)Podl.
- Afghanistan material so named at Kew is probably A.elisabethae.
- Parsa's record is the only evidence for occurrence in Iran. [1867]
- Astracantha divaricata (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha echinus (DC.)Podl. Subsp. arabica Hedge & Podl.
- Collenette's illustration is of 'Astragalus,Sect.Rhacophorus'. Collen.4773. [1859]
- Astracantha erinacea (Fischer)Podl.
- Parsa mentions a var. sefirudensis. [1867]
- Astracantha eriocephala (Willd.)Podl.
- Probably also in Iran (but not recorded by Parsa, or later workers). [1862]
- Astracantha eriostyla (Boiss. & Hausskn.)Podl.
- Astracantha floccosa (Boiss.)Podl.
- Parsa mentions a var. wafsiensis Bornm. [1867]
- Astracantha ghilanica (Fischer)Podl.
- Astracantha glabrifolia (Bunge)Podl.
- Type from Afghanistan. [2524]
- Astracantha glaucopsoides (Bornm.)Podl.
- Astracantha globiflora (Boiss.)Podl.
- Two varieties, globiflorus & andalanicus. [1862]
- Astracantha gossypina (Fischer)Podl.
- Astracantha xanthogossypina (Hand.-Mazz.)Podl.: Synonym (see ref.) [1862]
- Astragalus xanthogossypinus Hand.-Mazz.: Synonym (see ref.) [1862]
- Note on Chick 1046(K):produces the best gum in Fars (Iran). [2526]
- Astracantha granatensis (Lam.)Podl.
- Astragalus poterium Vahl,P.P.: Synonym [05/25/95 10:07] [1906]
- Astragalus poterium Vahl,P.P.: Misapplied [05/25/95 10:07] [1906]
- Astragalus poterium Vahl,P.P.: Synonym [05/25/95 10:07] [1906]
- Astragalus poterium Vahl,P.P.: Misapplied [05/25/95 10:07] [1906]
- Astragalus poterium Vahl,P.P.: Synonym [05/25/95 10:07] [1906]
- Astragalus poterium Vahl,P.P.: Misapplied [05/25/95 10:07] [1906]
- Astracantha gummifera (Labill.)Podl.
- The holotype of A.rayatensis is very poor. [1862]
- Probably also in Iran (but not recorded by Parsa or later workers). [1862]
- Astragalus gummifera (Labill.)Podl.: Synonym [05/28/93 09:58] [1862]
- Astracantha hypsogeton (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha kuhistana (Bunge)Podl.
- Trott 1042 (K) - perhaps not this - is recorded as yielding gum. [2526]
- Astracantha kurdica (Boiss.)Podl.
- A.muschiana treated as good species (q.v.) by Fl.Iraq. [1862]
- Two varieties, kurdicus & muschianus. [1869]
- Astracantha lateritia (Boiss. & Hausskn.)Podl.
- Iraq record not certain; locality lacks adequate detail. [1862]
- Astracantha leioclados (Boiss.)Podl.
- Astracantha lepidantha (Boiss.)Podl.
- Iraq record not definite; colls. old and poorly-localised. [1862]
- May be correctly placed as a subsp. of A.bethlehemitica. [1862]
- Similar material (e.g. Brown 904 & 3567) from Iran at K. [2526]
- Astracantha leucoptila (Boiss. & Hausskn.)Podl.
- Exact collecting locality uncertain; Iran or Iraq ? [1862]
- Not seen since original collection, c. 1850. [1862]
- Astracantha meschhedensis (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha muschiana (Kotschy & Boiss.)Podl.
- Treated as a variety of A.kurdica in Fl.Turkey. [1862]
- Likely also to occur in Iran (but not recorded by Parsa or later workers). [1862]
- Astracantha myriacantha (Boiss.)Podl.
- Astracantha ochrobia (Bunge)Podl.
- Parsa mentions a var.rechingeri Sirj. [1867]
- Type from Iran. [2524]
- Astracantha pachyacantha (Bunge)Podl.
- Parsa mentions a var.hirtistylus Boiss. [1867]
- Type from Iran. [2524]
- Astracantha parnassi (Boiss.)Podl.
- Reported in error for Albania & Turkey in Europe [1906]
- 3 subspp.:calabricus, cyllenea & parnassi [2393]
- Astracantha parrowiana (Boiss. & Hausskn.)Podl.
- Two varieties, intermedius Sirj. & Bornm.,& gaubae Sirj. & Bornm. [1867]
- Astracantha peristerea (Boiss. & Hausskn.)Podl.
- Very similar to A.globiflora (q.v.). [1862]
- Parsa's record is the only evidence of occurrence in Iran. [2525]
- Astracantha polyantha (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha psilodontia (Boiss.)Podl.
- The Bornmuller specimen cited by Sirjaev is from Syria. [1862]
- No Iraq material found; probably endemic to Syria and Lebanon. [1862]
- Astracantha psilostyla (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha pycnocephala (Fischer)Podl.
- Two varieties, pycnocephalus & seytunensis. [1869]
- Astracantha rumelica (Bunge)Reer & Podl.
- 2 subspp.:rumelica & taygetica. [1906]
- Astracantha semipellita (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha sicula (Biv.)Greuter
- Endemic to Mt Etna [1906]
- Astracantha sofica (Bunge)Podl.
- Astracantha stenonychioides (Freyn & Bornm.)Podl.
- Astracantha thracica (Griseb.)Podl.
- 3 subspp.: jankae, monachorum & thracica.
- Astracantha thracica (Griseb.)Podl. Subsp. monachorum (Sirj.)Greuter
- Endemic to Mt Athos [1906]
- Astracantha zoharyi (Eig)Podl.
- Type very poor; not otherwise recorded. [1862]
- Astragalus acutifolius Bunge
- Parsa mentions a var.elegans Bornm. & Gauba. [1867]
- There is also A.acutifolius DC. ex Steud. (= A.stella). [1869]
- Type from Iran. [2524]
- Astragalus adpressipilosus Gontsch.
- Occurs on USSR-Afghanistan border.
- Podlech & Anders record for Afghanistan. [1873]
- Material redetermined as A.toppinianus in Podlech (1988). [1778]
- Astragalus adsurgens Pallas
- Treated by Barneby,1964(ref.1O79)with 3 varieties:adsurgens,robustior & [1079]
- tananaicus. [1079]
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; Honshu [1930]
- Astragalus aeluropus Bunge
- Type from Iran. [2524]
- Fl.USSR 12 treats this taxon as a synonym of A.oleifolius DC. [1864]
- Astragalus affghanus Boiss.
- Parsa retained A.brahuicus (wrongly), and mis-spelled both replacement names.
- A.brahuicus Boiss. is a later homonym of A.brahuicus Bunge. [2525]
- Boissier noticed this and published a new name,A.affghanus,in an addendum. [2525]
- Bornmuller overlooked the addendum and published A.afghanicus. [2525]
- Astragalus affghanus Boiss.: Synonym (see ref.) [642]
- Astragalus afghanicus Boiss.: Accepted (see ref.) [642]
- Astragalus afganicus Bornm.: Ortho. variant (see ref.) [642]
- Astragalus afganicus Bornm.: Synonym (see ref.) [642]
- Astragalus affghanus Boiss.: Synonym (see ref.) [2555]
- Astragalus afghanicus Boiss.: Accepted (see ref.) [2555]
- Astragalus agraniotii Boiss.
- Known only from the summit of Mt Parnon. [2311]
- Until Podlech saw it in 1991, the species had not been recorded since 1896. [2822]
- Astragalus ahmed-adlii Bornm. & Gauba
- Astragalus ahouicus Parsa
- Parsa distinguished a var.pumilus; type (Hb.Parsa 20012) at Kew. [2504]
- Astragalus ajfreidii Aitch. & Baker
- Two subspecies, ajfreidii & brevivexillatus. [2541]
- Astragalus akkensis Cosson
- Part of Astragalus gombo aggregate (Med Checklist).
- Astragalus aksuensis Bunge
- Not recorded for Iran in Fl.U.S.S.R.12. [1864]
- Astragalus al-hamedensis Rech.f.
- Not mentioned by Hedge & Podlech (1987). [1875]
- Locality uncertain;may not be in Saudi Arabia. [2549]
- Astragalus alamliensis Rech.f.
- Astragalus aligudarzicus Parsa
- Type (Hb.Parsa 20004) at Kew. Probably not Caprini. [2526]
- Astragalus alopecuroides L.
- 2 subspp.:alopecuroides & grossii [1907]
- Astragalus alopecurus Pallas
- Var. typicus is not type var. of A.alopecuroides but belongs to this species [2822]
- Astragalus alpinus L.
- 2 subspp.:alpinus & alaskanus [2822]
- Doubtfully present in Norway, Finland, USSR:N-F.E. and Sweden [698]
- Var. dilutus and var. parvulus do not belong to this species. [2822]
- Astragalus alpinus L. Subsp. alaskanus Hulten
- The value of the two subspecies is not clear. [2822]
- The difference is clear in Europe but not in North America. [2822]
- Astragalus alpinus L. Subsp. alpinus
- Doubtfully present in Norway, Finland, USSR:N-F.E. and Sweden [698]
- Var. dilutus and var. parvulus do not belong to this species. [2822]
- The value of the two subspecies is not clear. [2822]
- The difference is clear in Europe but not in North America. [2822]
- Astragalus alyssoides Lam.
- Sytin upholds A.elbrusensis,but did not see the type of A.alyssoides. [2579]
- Astragalus anacamptus Bunge
- Astragalus anacardius Bunge
- Townsend regards as synonymous with A.obtusifolius. [1862]
- Becht keeps separate from A.obtusifolius (q.v.). [1907]
- Astragalus ancistrocarpus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Eig recognises 3 vars.,brachycarpus,stepposus,nitidulus. Fl.Iraq does not. [2556]
- Astragalus andersianus Podl.
- Originally placed in Sect.Myobroma (=Caprini);to Pendulina in Podlech (1988). [1778]
- Astragalus angustatus Boiss.
- Astragalus angustiflorus K.Koch
- 2 subspp.:anatolicus & angustiflorus [1778]
- Astragalus angustifolius Lam.
- There are 3 subspp.:angustifolius, longidens & pungens. [454]
- A.taygeteus is red flowering form not recognised taxonomically. [2822]
- A.angustifolius var.violaceus is red flowering & not recognised taxonomically. [2822]
- A.angustifolius var.glabrescens red flowering & not recognised taxonomically. [2822]
- Astragalus anisacanthus Boiss.
- 2 subspp.,anisacanthus and schurabicus. [1754]
- Astragalus annularis Forsskal
- May occur Algeria (MedChecklist).
- Astragalus anserinifolius Boiss.
- Astragalus arbelicus Bornm.
- Townsend regards as probable synonym of A.macrocephalus ssp. finitimus. [1862]
- Astragalus arbelicus Bornm.: Accepted (see ref.) [1907]
- Becht treats as provisional. Locality ('Kurdistan') doubtful. [1907]
- Astragalus archibaldii Podl.
- Known only from the type. [1778]
- Astragalus arcuatus Karelin & Kir.
- Doubtfully present in USSR:C-F.E. [754]
- Astragalus armatus Willd.
- Two subspp.,armatus & numidicus (Med Checklist, ref.454).
- Astragalus askius Bunge
- Parsa mentions a var. "busheanus" Boiss. [1867]
- Rechinger & Dulfer treat this as a species, A.buhseanus (q.v.). [1994]
- Astragalus aspadanus Bunge
- Astragalus aspreticola Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll. 1975. [2560]
- Astragalus asterias Steven
- 5 ssp.;a.,astraboides,aristidis,radiatus & polyactinus (Med CL,ref.454).
- Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.)Bunge
- 4 ssp.,atropilosulus,abyssinicus,burkeanus & bequaertii (Gillett 1964).
- Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.)Bunge Subsp. abyssinicus (Hochst.)J.B.Gillett
- 3 vars.;abyssinicus,venosus & coerulescens (Gillett 1964,ref.558).
- Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.)Bunge Subsp. atropilosulus
- 2 vars.,atropilosulus & mooneyi (Gillett 1964,ref.558).
- Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.)Bunge Subsp. bequaertii (De Wild.)J.B.Gillett
- 3 vars., bequaertii, elgonensis, aberdaricus (Gillett 1964,ref.558).
- Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.)Bunge Subsp. burkeanus (Harvey)J.B.Gillett
- 4 vars.,burkeanus,platycarpus,longeracemosus & pubescens (Gillett 1964,r.558).
- Astragalus aucheri Boiss.
- Not recorded from Iran in Flora of Turkey. [1869]
- Astragalus austriacus Jacq.
- The original orthography of Astrag.scopiformis Ledeb. is Astrag.scopaeformis. [2822]
- Astragalus avicennicus Parsa
- Parsa's figure erroneously labelled A.hamadanicus. [1778]
- Astragalus baba-alliar Parsa
- 2 subspp.,baba-alliar & nudicarpus. [1754]
- Astragalus baba-alliar Parsa Subsp. nudicarpus (Sirj. & Rech.f.)S.Tietz
- Intermediates with A.bruguieri occur. [1754]
- Astragalus babakhanloui A.A.R.Maassoumi & Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1984. [2562]
- Astragalus babatagii Popov
- A subspecies indurescens Rassul. has been described from Tadjikistan (U.S.S.R) [1778]
- Astragalus baionensis Lois.
- Probably extinct at its only locality in Spain, near the French border. [2822]
- Astragalus bamianicus Podl.
- Fig.82,p.77 (right-hand plant) in Koie & Rechinger 1957 is also this. [1778]
- Astragalus bazmanicus Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll. 1977. [2546]
- Astragalus beckii Bornm.
- Parsa mentions this without giving a full description.
- The type, from Iran, (Bornmuller 6770) is at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus birjandicus Parsa
- Not mentioned by Rechinger et al. [2547]
- Astragalus biserrula Bunge
- Sirjaev places in Sewerzowia, but Parsa (1948), in Oxyglottis. [2555]
- Astragalus bornmuellerianus B.Fedtsch.
- Astragalus bornmullerianus B.Fedtsch.: Accepted [05/18/93 11:25] [2172]
- Astragalus borujerdicus Parsa
- Status and sectional position uncertain.
- Type (Hb.Parsa 20003) at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus bounophilus Boiss.
- Type from Iran. [2524]
- Spelling 'bunophilus' appears on type label & in Bunge;but publ.as bounophilus [2524]
- Astragalus brachycentrus Fischer
- Parsa mentions a var.koieanus Sirj. [1867]
- Type from Iran. [2524]
- Astragalus bracteosus Boiss. & Noe
- Agerer-Kirchhoff & Agerer do not record from Iran. [2582]
- Astragalus brahuicus Boiss.
- Parsa's locality is in Pakistan, as is the type locality. Not in West Asia. [1867]
- Astragalus brevipes Bunge
- Astragalus buchtormensis Pallas
- Astragalus henningii (Steven)Boriss.: Accepted [01/15/93 13:58] [754]
- Astragalus buchtormensis Pallas: Synonym [01/15/93 13:58] [754]
- Astragalus henningii (Steven)Boriss.: Accepted [01/15/93 13:58] [638]
- Astragalus buchtormensis Pallas: Synonym [01/15/93 13:58] [638]
- Astragalus henningii (Steven)Boriss.: Accepted [01/15/93 13:58] [1778]
- Astragalus buchtormensis Pallas: Synonym [01/15/93 13:58] [1778]
- Astragalus calamistratus Podl.
- Known only from the type (coll.1969). [1778]
- Astragalus calcareus Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Originally placed in Acanthophace; transferred to Acidodes by Deml. [2541]
- Astragalus calcicolus Podl.
- Originally placed in Sect.Komaroviella; now in Chlorostachys. [1990]
- Astragalus callichrous Boiss.
- endemic to Med-Checklist area.
- Astragalus calliphysa Bunge
- 2 subspp., calliphysa & angustifolius. [1754]
- Astragalus callistachys Buhse
- 2 subspp., callistachys & porphyrobaphis. [1754]
- Astragalus camelorum Barbey
- Barbey's locality appears to be in Saudi Arabia, but this may be incorrect.
- Danin regards as endemic to Sinai. [2550]
- Astragalus campylanthoides Bornm.
- Astragalus campylanthus Boiss.
- Intermediates with A.susianus occur. [1754]
- These have been called A.susianus ssp. stapfianus. [1754]
- Astragalus campylorrhynchus Fischer & Meyer
- Podlech moves this from Sect. Buceras to Sect. Harpilobus. [2543]
- Podlech has examined the types of A.nadirius & A.arnoceras. [2543]
- Townsend's placing in Sect.Buceras due to misinterpretation of indumentum. [2543]
- Sirjaev recognised 2 forms, glaber & tenuifolius. [2555]
- Sirjaev placed this in its own section, Fedtschenkoana. [2555]
- Astragalus campylosema Boiss.
- 3 subspp.,campylosema, atropurpureus & nigripilis. [1869]
- None of these recorded for Iran in Fl.Turkey,Fl.USSR or Rechinger & Dulfer 69. [1869]
- Archibald 1831,2168 & 2068 (K) all det. as this;subsp.uncertain but prob.nom. [2526]
- Astragalus campylosema Boiss. Subsp. atropurpureus (Boiss.)Chamberlain
- Parsa lists this taxon but without a definite Iran record. [1867]
- Parsa mentions a var.rewaduzicus Nab. [1867]
- Status of var. rewanduzicus uncertain, according to Fl.Turkey. [1869]
- Astragalus canadensis L.
- recognized by Barneby (1964) with 3 vars.: canadensis, brevidens & mortonii.
- Astragalus canus Bunge
- Astragalus capito Boiss.
- Rechinger et al. mention a var.violaceus Bornm. & Gauba from Iran. [2547]
- Astragalus caprinus L.
- 3 subspp.: caprinus, glaber & huetii [454]
- Astragalus caprinus L. Subsp. glaber (DC.)Podlech
- A.caprinus var.glaber Pomel is later homonym of A.caprinus var.glaber DC.
- Astragalus caraganae Hohen.
- Type of bardsiricus (Azarhoush 10046) cited as this by Agerer-Kirchhoff. [1866]
- Astragalus carduchorum Boiss.
- Placed in Acanthophace by Townsend; tranferred to Acidodes by Deml. [2541]
- Astragalus cartilagineus Gontsch.
- Two subspecies, cartilagineus & honigbergeri. [1778]
- Astragalus cartilagineus Gontsch. Subsp. cartilagineus
- Koie & Rechinger's (1957) figure of 'A.honigbergeri' is this. [1778]
- Astragalus cartilagineus Gontsch. Subsp. honigbergeri (Sirj. & Rech.f.) Podl.
- Koie & Rechinger's (1957) figure of 'A,honigbergeri' is not this, but ssp.cart [1778]
- Astragalus catacamptus Bunge
- Astragalus cavanillesii Podl.
- Endemic to Province Granada in Southern Spain. [1778]
- Astragalus cephalanthus DC.
- Intermediates occur with A.ptychophyllus (Tietz). [1754]
- Astragalus chaetopodus Bunge
- Astragalus chalaranthus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Some intergradation with A.susianus. [1754]
- Astragalus chartostegius Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Parsa places in Acanthace; Deml in Acidodes. [2541]
- Astragalus chionobiiformis C.Towns.
- May well also occur in Iran. [1862]
- Astragalus chlorostegius Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Iraq record somewhat doubtful; plant immature. [2582]
- Astragalus cicer L.
- Doubtfully present in Turkey in Europe [454]
- Very winter hardy and moderately drought resistant. [2909]
- Astragalus cisoxanus Podl.
- Known only from the type (coll.1965). [1778]
- Astragalus citrinus Bunge
- 3 subspp., citrinus, barrowianus & khorasanicus. [1778]
- Astragalus coeruleus Parsa
- The epithet coeruleus is also preoccupied at least once.
- This does not appear to be a published name. [2525]
- Not mentioned by Rechinger & Dulfer. [1994]
- Astragalus coluteopsis Parsa
- Type at Kew (Stapf 2765). [2526]
- Originally placed in Platonychium; Tietz moves to Megalocystis. [1754]
- Astragalus comosus Bunge
- Astragalus congestus Baker
- Astragalus congestus Baker: Accepted (see ref.) [1872]
- Kitamura(1960) places in Sect.Brachycarpus. [1872]
- Tietz (1988) excludes from Sect.Campylanthus but does not assign to a section. [1754]
- Probably synonymous with A.diopogon (q.v.)(Tietz 1988). [1754]
- Rechinger et al. (1959) place in Sect.Campylanthus. [2580]
- Astragalus constrictus Turrill
- A var.tomentosus was described at the same time. [2534]
- Astragalus contortuplicatus L.
- Doubtfully present in Czechoslovakia [1908]
- Astragalus cordatus Bunge
- Astragalus corrugatus Bertol.
- MedCL(r.454)recognises a doubtful subsp.,tenuirugis,ex Algeria & Morocco.
- Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
- Barneby recog. 5 vars.:crassicarpus,berlandieri,cavus,paysonii & trichocalyx. [1079]
- Astragalus crassispinus Bunge
- Type material at Kew, from Afghanistan. [2526]
- Type sterile, but Bunge regarded the taxon as very distinct. [2583]
- Astragalus curvidens Freyn & Bornm.
- May belong to Sect.Hypoglottoidei. [2581]
- Astragalus curvirostris Boiss.
- 2 subspp., curvirostris & psilocarpus. [1862]
- Bornmuller described another subsp.,oligozygon, from Iran. [642]
- Astragalus cuscutae Bunge
- Parsa mentions a var.pulcher Stapf from Iran. [1867]
- Astragalus danicus Retz. Var. dasyglottis (DC.)Boivin
- Boivin, 1967 lists A.goniatus as synonym of this taxon [1115]
- Astragalus dasyanthus Pallas
- Doubtfully present in Czechoslovakia [754]
- Astragalus decemjugus Bunge
- Type (Griffith journ.1050, distrib.1538,p.p.) apparently lost. [2541]
- Astragalus dekazygus Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Kitamura placed this as a synonym of A.cerasinus. [1872]
- Astragalus demavendicolus Bornm. & Gauba
- 2 subspp., demavendicolus & microphysopsis. [1754]
- Astragalus denticulatus Podl.
- Known only from the type (coll.1973). [1778]
- Astragalus depressus L.
- 2 subspp.: atlantis & depressus [454]
- Astragalus depressus subsp. tasheliensis Erik & Sumbul: Synonym [12/11/96 15: [2820]
- Astragalus didymophysus Bunge
- Astragalus dieterlei Podl.
- Now placed in Section Pendulina by Podlech ; formerly uncertain.
- Astragalus dignus Boriss.
- Intermediates (?hybrids) with A.adpressipilosus occur in the Pamirs. [1778]
- Astragalus diopogon Bunge
- Transferred to Sect.Acidodes by Deml (1971).
- Placed in Acanthophace by Kitamura (1960). [1872]
- Could be the basis of a new section (Tietz 1988). [1754]
- Astragalus distinctissimus Rech.f. & Edelb.
- Deml assigns to Sect.Pelta, not Sect.Aegacantha as in Kitamura (1960). [2541]
- Astragalus dolius Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Astragalus dolius Boiss. & Hausskn.: Accepted (see ref.) [1862]
- Very similar to Astracantha globiflora (Boiss.)Podl. (q.v.). [1862]
- Exact locality uncertain; Iran or Iraq. [1862]
- Astragalus durandianus Aitch. & Baker
- Now to be transferred to Erioceras (Podlech in prep.). [2523]
- Originally placed in Caraganella. [2525]
- Transferred to Sect.Nov.,Wettsteiniana, by Sirjaev & Rechinger. [2529]
- Astragalus ecbatanus Bunge
- Original locality doubtful; Iran or Iraq? [1862]
- Probably based on a mixture. [1862]
- Tietz regards as a good species, not in Iraq. [1754]
- Astragalus effusus Bunge
- Astragalus ekbergii Podl.
- Known only from the type (coll.1969). [1778]
- Astragalus elymaiticus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Various Chick collections (K),all det.as this,give different gum qualities. [2526]
- Also different vernacular names - Katira,Kash Kar,Gumur. All the same ? [2526]
- Astragalus emoryanus (Rydb.)Cory
- recognized by Barneby (1964) with 2 vars.: emoryanus & terlinguensis. [1079]
- Astragalus epiglottis L.
- Doubtfully present in the Balearic Is [454]
- Extinct in France [754]
- 2 subspp.:asperulus & epiglottis, accepted by refs [754] & [454]
- Subsp. (or var.) asperulus not recognisably distinct. [2766]
- Astragalus erinifolius Pau
- Known only from the type, collected 1899. [1754]
- Astragalus eriostomus Bornm.
- Bornmuller suggested that this might represent a new section. [2505]
- Astragalus erythrolepis Boiss.
- Parsa places in sect.Acanthace. [1867]
- Deml transfers to Sect.Campylanthus. [2541]
- Tietz excludes from Sect.Campylanthus but does not assign to a section. [1754]
- Astragalus etezadianus Parsa
- Kew sheet (a drawing) labelled A.caspicus var.platonychioides Sirj. & Bornm. [2525]
- Astragalus eugenii Grossh.
- There is also an A.eugeniae B.Fedtsch. [1991]
- Astragalus eximius Bunge
- Parsa lists but without a definite Iran record. [1867]
- Becht does not record from Iran, nor from nearby. [1907]
- Astragalus exscapus L.
- 3 subspp.:exscapus, pubiflorus & transsilvanicus [1778]
- The Flora Europaea record for Spain is A.cavanillesii [1778]
- Astragalus exscapus L. Subsp. exscapus
- A.exscapus f. caulifer Borbas [2806]
- A.exscapus f. scaposus Beck [2685]
- Astragalus exscapus L. Subsp. pubiflorus (DC.)Soo
- reported in error for Bulgaria and USSR:K. [454]
- Astragalus pubiflorus f. scaposus Gusul. [2725]
- A. odessianus Prodan is invalid name without description. [2822]
- Astragalus faridanicus Parsa
- Ali has determined the Kew sheet (Type: Gentry 14894)as A.micrancistrus. [2526]
- Astragalus farmanfarmajani Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Also a var.flavus Sirj. [2528]
- Astragalus fasciculifolius sensu C.Towns.
- 2 subspp., fasciculifolius & arbusculinus. [1754]
- Astragalus ferdovsicus Parsa
- Parsa originally placed in Sect. Erionotus. Type (Parsa 20022) at Kew. [2504]
- Podlech tranfers to Sect. Alopecuroidei. [1778]
- Astragalus filamentosus Bunge
- Material very poor;synonym of either A.ovinus or A.angustiflorus ssp.ang. [1778]
- Collecting locality 'Kurdistan' - could be Iran, Iraq or Turkey. [1778]
- Astragalus flexuosus G.Don Var. flexuosus
- numerous synonyms are linked at species level to this taxon. ie. A.flexuosus
- Astragalus fragiferus Bunge
- Occasional intermediates with A.cephalanthus. [1754]
- Astragalus frigidus (L.)A.Gray
- 2 subspp.:frigidus & parviflorus; subsp grigorjewii is same as frigidus. [754]
- Occurs in Eastern Siberia. [2822]
- Astragalus frigidus (L.)A.Gray Subsp. frigidus
- Native to central and northern Europe, Siberia, W.Himalaya & N.Mongolia. [2837]
- Astragalus frigidus (L.)A.Gray Subsp. parviflorus Hulten
- Occurs in Eastern Sibiria and in North America. [2730]
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; central Honshu [1930]
- This species is closely related to A.americanus (Hook)M.E.Jones [2837]
- Astragalus galegiformis L.
- Occurs in Turkmenia (specimen in LE).
- Astragalus gaubae Bornm.
- Known only from the type. [1778]
- The types of the two names are duplicates of one collection. [1778]
- Astragalus getschesarensis Sirj. & Bornm.
- Close to A.arnacantha [which is an Asteracantha]. [1867]
- Astragalus gifanicus A.A.R.Maassoumi & Podl.
- Known only from the type (coll.1984). [1778]
- Astragalus gjunaicus Grossh.
- Fl.Turkey upholds A.mukusiensis. [1869]
- Astragalus glacialis Lovric
- Doubtfully distinct from A.monspessulanus [454]
- Astragalus globiceps Bunge
- 2 subspp., globiceps & agameticus(Lipsky)Popov; only globiceps in West Asia. [1907]
- Astragalus glumaceus Boiss.
- Astragalus glycyphylloides DC.
- Occurs in Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaidzhan. [2822]
- Astragalus glycyphyllos L.
- Possibly native in Finland [754]
- Originally there was 2 subspp.:glycyphylloides & glycyphyllos [1869]
- Subsp. glycyphlloides is now considered to be a synonym of A.glycyphylloides. [2822]
- Astragalus gombo Bunge
- 2 subspp.,gombo & gomboeformis (MedChecklist,ref.454).
- Astragalus goreanus Aitch. & Baker
- Not mentioned by Rechinger et al.(1961). [2547]
- Astragalus hafez-shirazi Parsa
- Parsa placed in Sect. Campylanthus. Type is Stapf 2567 (K). [1867]
- Type annotated by Rechinger as A.albispinus (=Astracantha albispina,q.v.). [2526]
- Tietz excludes from Sect.Campylanthus but does not assign to a section. [1754]
- Astragalus hamosus L.
- Occurs in Georgia, Azerbaidzhan & Turcomania. [2822]
- Doubtfully present in Afghanistan. Record doubted by Podlech. [2822]
- Astragalus hauarensis Boiss.
- Spelling varies within ref.529(Ozenda). Auth. sometimes given as Del.for both.
- Astragalus hedgeanus Podl.
- Known only from the type (coll.1969). [1778]
- Astragalus helgurdensis C.Towns.
- Probably also occurs in Iran [but not recorded by recent workers]. [1862]
- Astragalus hermannii Freitag & Podlech
- Known only from the type (coll.1978). [1778]
- Astragalus hirsutus Vahl
- Iran material at Kew det.Townsend. Not mentioned by Parsa. [2526]
- Astragalus hirtus Bunge
- Astragalus hispanicus Bunge
- Podlech states no diference between A.hegelmaieri and A.hispanicus. [2822]
- Astragalus hololeios Bornm.
- Section Aegacantha, not Hololeios, according to Podlech. [2543]
- Astragalus holopsilus Bunge
- Astragalus hypoglottis L.
- Two subspecies hypoglottis L. and gremlii (Burnat)Greuter & Burdet.
- Astragalus hypoglottis L. Subsp. gremlii (Burnat)Greuter & Burdet
- A.purpureus var. gremlii f. albus Porta. [2772]
- Astragalus hystrix Fischer & Meyer
- Parsa(1948)placed in Acanthace; Deml transfers to Hystrix. [2541]
- Astragalus icmadophilus Hand.-Mazz.
- Townsend placed in Acanthophace; Deml tranfers to Acidodes. [2541]
- Astragalus idaeus Bunge
- Known from only two collections made over a century ago [2306]
- Astragalus imbecillus A.A.R.Maassoumi & Podl.
- Known only from the type (coll. 1981). [1778]
- Astragalus incanus L.
- 2 subspp.:incanus & nummularioides. [754]
- doubtfully present in Balearic Is [454]
- Astragalus intercedens Rech.f.
- the occurence of this species in Libya is highly questionable. [1908]
- Astragalus jagnobicus Lipsky
- Kitamura lists a var.shitvensis Sirj. & Rech.f. (orth.error for shtivensis). [1872]
- Astragalus japonicus H.Boissieu
- japanese distribution: Hokkaido [1930]
- Astragalus jesdianus Boiss. & Buhse
- Type of A.sirdjanicus at kew (Hb.Parsa 20016). [2526]
- Type of A.saadius at Kew (Hb.Parsa 20036). [2526]
- Astragalus jodostachys Boiss. & Buhse
- Astragalus jodotropis Boiss.
- Parsa places in Acanthace; Deml in Acidodes. [2541]
- Astragalus juratzkanus Freyn & Sint.
- A.macrotropis Bunge recorded from Iran by Parsa. [1867]
- In this strict sense, not recorded for Iran in Fl.U.S.S.R. or Fl.Tadjikistan. [1864]
- In this strict sense, descr. & illus. in Fl.U.S.S.R. & Fl.Tadjikistan. [1864]
- Material named as A.xanthoxiphidium from Iran in Hb.Podlech. [2525]
- Astragalus kadshorensis Bunge
- The type is from U.S.S.R. (Tblisi, Georgia). [1864]
- Doubtfully recorded from Iran in the Flora of U.S.S.R. [1864]
- Astragalus kahiricus DC.
- May occur Libya (MedChecklist,ref.454).
- Astragalus karputanus Boiss. & Noe
- Parsa mentions a var. huetianus Boiss. [1867]
- Parsa states that var.huetianus is the same as A.subacaulis Bunge. [1867]
- Fl.Turkey places in Sect.Hololeuce. [1869]
- Not recorded for Iran in Fl.Turkey. [1869]
- Possibly only a depauperate form of A.bicolor,according to Fl.Turkey. [1869]
- Recorded for 'Kurdistan' by Rechinger et al. [1874]
- Astragalus kashgakius Parsa
- Type (Hb.Parsa 20031) at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus kaswinensis Bornm.
- Known only from the type, coll.1902.
- Astragalus keratensis Bunge
- Type from Iran - Afghanistan border area. [2524]
- Type poor. [2524]
- Astragalus kerkukiensis Bornm.
- 2 vars.,kerkukiensis & leiocarpus. The latter in Iran only. [1862]
- Astragalus kermanicus Parsa
- Parsa also mentions his unpublished name A.ahmad-farhadica for this taxon. [2504]
- Type (Hb.Parsa 20008) at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus kermanschahanenicus Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Type (Rechinger,Aellen & Esfandiari 2843) appears lost; not refound. [1863]
- Astragalus kermanschahensis Bornm.
- Known only from the type, coll.1904. [1778]
- Astragalus keyserlingii Bunge
- Astragalus khadjouicus Parsa
- Type (Hb.Parsa 20005) at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus khwaja-muhammadensis Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1965. [1778]
- Astragalus knappii Bornm.
- Astragalus koelzii Barneby
- Linked to sect.Stereothrix by A.ledinghamii (q.v.).
- Originally placed in the monotypic section Koelziana. [1082]
- Astragalus kohrudicus Bunge
- Astragalus kuramensis Baker
- There is also Astracantha kuramensis (based on Tragacantha kuramensis Boriss.) [2525]
- Astragalus lacteus Heldr. & Sart.
- Authorship of this sp. should be attributed to Heldr. & Sart. & not to Boiss.
- Astragalus lagopoides Lam.
- Two varieties, lagurus and villosus. [1862]
- Astragalus laguriformis Freyn
- Parsa lists for Iran without a definite record. [1867]
- Assadi lists and illustrates material from Iran as 'A.aff.laguriformis'. [2544]
- Astragalus lambinonii Podl.
- Two collections only, in 1890 & 1897. [1778]
- Astragalus laricus Boiss.
- Astragalus laristanicus Bornm. & Gauba
- The names laristanicus & kourosianus are typified by the same collection.
- Rechinger et al. do not mention A.kourosianus.
- Sirjaev placed laristanicus in a new section, Bornmulleriana. [2537]
- Becht placed kourosianus in the section Bornmulleriana. [1907]
- Rechinger et al. do not uphold the section Bornmulleriana. [2547]
- Astragalus lasiosemius Boiss.
- Variation discussed by Deml. [2541]
- Deml did not see the type of Kitamura's var.gracilior & does not deal with it. [2541]
- Astragalus latifolius Lam.
- Type of A.choicus from Iran. [2524]
- Astragalus leiophyllus Freyn & Bornm.
- Two varieties, leiophyllus & nigropedunculatus C.Towns. [1862]
- Astragalus lentiginosus Hook.
- recognized with 36 vars. With 2 additional described & accepted since then. [1079]
- Astragalus leptus Boiss.
- 3 subspp.,ghazniensis, longipedunculatus & leptus. [2541]
- Astragalus levieri Freyn
- Originally in Section Onobrychium; Flora of U.S.S.R. trnasfers it to Acmothrix [1864]
- Astragalus lineatus Lam.
- Serpentinicolous.
- Fl.Turkey records three varieties, lineatus, jildisianus & longidens. [1869]
- Astragalus litostachys Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Astragalus longicuspis Bunge
- Astragalus longidentatus Chater
- Astragalus mauritanicus f. albiflorus Sirj. [921]
- Astragalus longirostratus Pau
- Type (at MA) re-examined by Podlech; moved from Oxyglottis to Malacothrix. [2543]
- Not mentioned by Sirjaev. [2555]
- Astragalus lumsdenianus Aitch. & Baker
- Listed by Parsa without any definite Iran record. [1867]
- Astragalus lunatus Pallas
- "Species male nota floribus ignotis". [624]
- Type locality may not be in present-day Iran. [2525]
- Astragalus luristanicus Freyn
- Astragalus macrocephalus Willd.
- 3 subspp.,macrocephalus, finitimus & cucullaris. [1907]
- Astragalus macrocephalus Willd. Subsp. macrocephalus
- Old record from 'Mesopotamia' is not in Iraq. [1862]
- Astragalus macropelmatus Bunge
- Type of A.movlavicus inadequate for subspecific attribution. [2523]
- 2 subspp., macropelmatus & pseudobuchtormensis. [1778]
- Intermediates occur in S.Iran & SE Afghanistan. [1778]
- Astragalus magnifolius Parsa
- No evidence that this name was ever published. [2525]
- Not locality of any other name published by Parsa. [2525]
- Astragalus masenderanus Bunge
- Astragalus merkianus Aitch. & Baker
- Listed by Parsa without a definite Iran record. [1867]
- Astragalus mesopterus Griseb.
- Astragalus mesopterus Griseb.: Accepted [05/30/95 17:01] [738]
- Astragalus micrancistrus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- May occur in Turkey, according to Flora of Iraq. [1862]
- Astragalus mikrophyton Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Grows on exposed ridges in coarse sand with only the leaf-tips visible. [2523]
- Astragalus miralamensis Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1969. [1778]
- Astragalus monspessulanus L.
- 3 subspp.:illyricus, teresianus & monspessulanus. [2822]
- A.monspessulanus subsp. monspessulanus doubtfully present in Turkey in Europe. [454]
- Astragalus monspessulanus L. Subsp. illyricus (Bernh.)Chater
- doubtfully present in Turkey in Europe [698]
- Astragalus monspessulanus L. Subsp. monspessulanus
- Astragalus monspessulanus f. longiscapus Gusul. [2725]
- Astragalus monspessulanus f. nanus Gusul. [2725]
- Astragalus mucronifolius Boiss.
- There are vars.brevidentatus and robustus Sirj. & Rech.f. [2583]
- Astragalus multijugus DC.
- Doubtfully recorded for Iraq by Townsend & Guest; not by Podlech (1988). [1778]
- Astragalus murinus Boiss.
- Rechinger et al. recognise a var. melanogramma. [2588]
- Astragalus naftabensis Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Rechinger et al. recognise a var.brevipedunculatus Sirj. & Rech.f. [2580]
- Astragalus neubauerianus Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Podlech does not record from Iran, or from nearby. Parsa's record an error ? [1778]
- Kurrumensis and kuramensis regarded as orthog. vars. and therefore homonyms. [1778]
- Astragalus nitidiflorus Jimenez & Pau
- Astragalus suberosus Sensu Smythies: Synonym [06/07/95 14:32] [454]
- Astragalus norvegicus Grauer
- doubtfully present in Romania [754]
- Astragalus nummularius Lam.
- 2 subspp.:nummularius & trichopterus (Boiss.)Podl. [1778]
- Subsp.trichopterus in Lebanon and Syria [1778]
- Astragalus nummularius Lam. Subsp. nummularius
- Astragalus nurensis Boiss. & Buhse
- Parsa mentions a var.melanotrichus Bornm. & Gauba. [1867]
- Astragalus ochreatus Bunge
- Astragalus oligophyllus Boiss.
- Rechinger et al. mention a var. nigrocalycinus Sirj. & Rech.f. [2547]
- Astragalus oncotrichus Bunge
- The types of A.oncotrichus and A.jijaensis are identical.
- The Bunge type material at Kew is very small and lacks mature fruits. [2526]
- Podlech tranfers from Oxyglottis to Campylotrichon. [2543]
- Astragalus onobrychioides M.Bieb.
- occurs outside Europe in Caucasus [754]
- Astragalus onobrychis L.
- the use of the Linnaen name for Iranian material is questionable,
- pending a sectional revision.
- Astragalus chlorocarpus f. albiflorus Vandas. [2797]
- Astragalus onobrychis f. albiflorus (Schur)Gusul. [2725]
- Astragalus onobrychis f. brevifoliatus (Grecescu)Gusul. [2725]
- Astragalus onobrychis f. grandiflorus Savul. & Rayss. [2778]
- Astragalus onobrychis f. kraljevensis Novak. [2757]
- Astragalus onobrychis f. leucanthus Beck. [2685]
- Astragalus onobrychis var chlorocarpus subf. albiflorus (Vandas)Hayek.
- Astragalus borysthenicus Klokov: Synonym [01/28/97 17:15] [754]
- Astragalus circassicus Grossh.: Synonym [01/28/97 17:16] [754]
- Astragalus oocephalus Boiss.
- Parsa records A.stojani from Iran; no other evidence for occurrence there. [1867]
- Astragalus orthorhynchus Bornm.
- Close to A.oxyglottis & A.biserrula. [1867]
- Not mentioned by Sirjaev. [2555]
- Astragalus palenae (Philippi)Reiche
- Other authors do not accept vars. duseni and grandiflora
- Treated by Gomez-Sosa,1979(ref.13O5)with 2 varieties:palenae & grandiflora. [1305]
- Astragalus pamirensis Franchet
- treated as a synonym of A.myriophyllus in Flora of USSR. [2019]
- Astragalus panduratus Bunge
- endemic to Turkey in Asia.
- Astragalus paralipomenus Bunge
- Astragalus paraplesius Bunge
- Parsa placed in Acanthace; Deml in Acidodes. [2541]
- Astragalus parimanicus Parsa
- Type (Herb.Parsa 20026) at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus parvulus Bornm.
- Known only from the type, coll.1884. [1778]
- Astragalus pelecinus (L.)Barneby
- Two subspp.;leiocarpus & pelecinus [1908]
- Subsp.leiocarpus confined to Africa
- The author names (L.) Barneby after the repeated subsp. name is not correct.
- Astragalus pelecinus (L.)Barneby Subsp. pelecinus
- Seed dispersal via cattle dung. [2911]
- 1st report(1995)of herbaceous sp. favoured by dispersal through herbivore dung [2911]
- Astragalus penicillatus Podl.
- Podlech (1967) recognizes a var.glaber. [1870]
- Astragalus pentanthus Boiss.
- Astragalus peregrinus Vahl
- 2 subspp.:peregrinus & warionis [1903]
- Astragalus perplexans Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1962. [1778]
- Astragalus persicus (DC.)Fischer & Meyer
- Very similar to A.lagurus(now A.lagopoides), and probably conspecific. [1862]
- Record from Iraq very doubtful. [1862]
- Astragalus physocalyx Fischer
- Now extinct in Bulgaria [454]
- Astragalus pinetorum Boiss.
- 3 subspp., pinetorum, declinatus, & alamutensis. [1778]
- Astragalus piptocephalus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Iraq record >100 yrs. old and locality doubtful; could be in Iran. [1862]
- Astragalus platysematus Bunge
- Astragalus podolobus Boiss.
- Rechinger et al. describe a forma albovillosus. [2547]
- Astragalus podosphaerus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Close to A.capito(q.v.) and possibly conspecific. [1869]
- Astragalus pseudofragiferus S.Tietz
- Known only from the type (coll.1961). [1754]
- Astragalus pseudogompholobium Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1977.
- Astragalus pseudohirsutus Nyar.
- Treated as a syn. of A.onobrychis in Flora Europaea [754]
- Astragalus pseudoibicinus A.A.R.Maassoumi & Podl.
- 2 subspp., pseudoibicinus & kowlikoshensis. [1778]
- Astragalus pseudojohannis A.A.R.Maassoumi & Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1977. [1778]
- Astragalus pseudokurrumensis Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Known only from the type, coll.1948. [1778]
- Astragalus pseudopsilacanthus Ali
- 2 subspp., pseudopsilacanthus and polyneurus. [2541]
- Astragalus psilacanthus Boiss.
- 2 subspp.,psilacanthus and pseudopsilocentros. [2541]
- Only the typical subspecies occurs in West Asia. [2541]
- Astragalus psilocentros Fischer
- Two varieties, psilocentros and pilosus. [2541]
- Astragalus punctatus Bunge
- Astragalus quisqualis Bunge
- Not definitely recorded from Iran. [1867]
- Parsa placed this species in Section Christiania; [1867]
- Agerer-Kirchhoff(1976) places it in Mesocarpon. [1867]
- Astragalus radkanensis Bunge
- Astragalus rahensis Sirj. & Rech.f.
- A forma villosa and a var.dehbakriensis have been distinguished. [2528]
- Astragalus razicus Parsa
- Type (Herb.Parsa 20025) at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus recognitus Fischer
- Astragalus reflexistipulus Miq.
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; Honshu [1930]
- Endemic to Japan
- Astragalus reinii Ball
- Astragalus reinei Ball: Synonym [01/28/93 14:02] [454]
- 2 subspp.,nemorosus & reinei (MedChecklist, ref.454). [454]
- Astragalus reinii Ball Subsp. nemorosus (Battand.)Maire
- Astragalus reinei subsp. nemorosus (Battand.)Maire: Synonym [01/28/93 14:05] [454]
- Astragalus reticulato-venosus A.A.R.Maassoumi & Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1981. [1778]
- Astragalus reticulatus M.Bieb.
- occurs outside Europe in North Kazakhstan [754]
- Astragalus rhizanthus Benth.
- 2 subspp., rhizanthus & candolleanus; only rhizanthus in West Asia. [1778]
- Astragalus rhizanthus Benth. Subsp. rhizanthus
- Two vars.,rhizanthus & pindreensis. [1778]
- Astragalus rhizocephalus Baker
- 2 subspp.,rhizocephalus & hindukushensis. [1778]
- Astragalus rhodosemius Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Parsa mentions a var. glabrescens Boiss. [1867]
- Astragalus rimarum Bornm.
- Parsa placed in sect.Tapinodes. [1867]
- Astragalus rivashensis A.A.R.Maassoumi
- Astragalus rivashensis A.A.R.Maassoumi: Provisional (see ref.) [2522]
- Astragalus rubriflorus Bunge
- Astragalus rubromarginatus Czerniak.
- 2 subspp.,rubromarginatus & oeroilanicus; only rubromarginatus in West Asia. [1778]
- Astragalus rubrostriatus Bunge
- Parsa mentions a var.longepedunculatus Parsa. [1867]
- Type from Iran. [2524]
- Astragalus sachanewii Sirj.
- Fl.Turkey treats as section Stereothrix, but doubtfully. [1869]
- Not definitely in Iran; not in Rechinger et al.1961. [2547]
- Astragalus sanandajianus S.Tietz
- Known only from the type (coll.1965). [1754]
- Astragalus sarcocolla Dymock
- Poorly-known; described from fragments in sacks of gum ! [2596]
- Astragalus savellanicus Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1974. [1778]
- Astragalus schelichovii Turcz.
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; central Honshu [2863]
- Astragalus schistocalyx Bunge
- Two subspecies, schistocalyx and sclerocladus. [2541]
- Astragalus schistosus Boiss. & Hohen.
- Astragalus sciureus Boiss. & Hohen.
- Parsa mentions a var.subsessilis Bornm. (as "subsesselis"). [1867]
- Astragalus scorpioides Willd.
- Formerly in Italy & Corsica, but now extinct [454]
- Astragalus segazicus Parsa
- Type (Parsa 20024) at Kew. [2526]
- Astragalus seidabadensis Bunge
- Astragalus sempervirens Lam.
- 4 subspp.:sempervirens, giennensis, muticus & nevadensis. [2822]
- Astragalus sempervirens Lam. Subsp. giennensis (Heywood)Malagarriga
- A weak subsp. Perhaps w more material it will be included in subsp. nevadensis [2822]
- Only found twice up to 1996 in the province of Jaen. [2822]
- Astragalus sempervirens Lam. Subsp. muticus (Pau)M.Lainz
- Astragalus sempervirens subsp.nevadensis (Boiss)Monts. var muticus (Pau)Monts. [839]
- Astragalus sempervirens Lam. Subsp. nevadensis (Boiss.)Monts.
- Astragalus sempervirens subsp. nevadensis var. granatensis (Braun-Blaq.)Monts. [839]
- Astragalus sempervirens Lam. Subsp. sempervirens
- doubtfully present in Greece [698]
- Reported in error from Spain [454]
- N.Spain (Gerona,Huesca,Lerida,Leon,La Rioja,Oviedo,Palencia,Santander & Soria. [2822]
- Astragalus senilis Bornm.
- Astragalus sericostachys Stocks
- Ali records from Iran; Becht does not. [1996]
- Ali's locality, 'Mianeh' is in Iranian Azerbaijan, which seems unlikely. [1996]
- Astragalus sesameus L.
- Reported in error for Sardegna [454]
- Astragalus sevangensis Grossh.
- Med-Checklist treats as a probable synonym of A.onobrychis. [454]
- Astragalus shahpouricus Parsa
- Type (Hb.Parsa 20034) at Kew. [2504]
- Astragalus sharestanicus Podl. & Deml
- Known only from the type. [2541]
- Astragalus shatuensis Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1967. [1778]
- Astragalus shiroumensis Makino
- Japanese distribution: Honshu [1930]
- Endemic to the alpine mountains in central Honshu, Japan.
- Astragalus sikokianus Nakai
- Japanese distribution: Shikoku [1930]
- Endemic to east Shikoku, Japan. [2907]
- Astragalus siliquosus Boiss.
- 2 subspp.,siliquosus & stramineus; only the former in West Asia. [2070]
- Astragalus sinaicus Boiss.
- A.pseudostella Boiss. a superflous homonym and irrelevant as synonym. [2367]
- Does not occur in North Africa [2367]
- A.pseudostella Boiss. a superflous homonym and irrelevant as synonym. [2367]
- Does not occur in North Africa [2367]
- Astragalus sirinicus Ten.
- Reported in error for France [454]
- 2 subspp.:genargenteus & sirinicus [754]
- Two subspecies genargenteus & sirinicus. [2822]
- Astragalus sitiens Bunge
- Astragalus spinellus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Type only known; exact locality unknown ('Kurdistan'). [2541]
- Astragalus spruneri Boiss.
- Astragalus spruneri prol. thessalus (Boiss.)Asch. & Graebn. [593]
- Astragalus squarrosus Bunge
- Leonard distinguishes 2 varieties, squarrosus & sangonensis. [2554]
- Astragalus stenolepis Fischer
- Astragalus stenopterus Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Known only from the type. [2541]
- Astragalus stenostegius Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Locality uncertain; might occur in Iraq. [1862]
- Iran only. [2541]
- Astragalus stipitatus Bunge
- 3 subspp., stipitatus, angustifructus & shatuensis. [2593]
- Astragalus straussii Bornm.
- Parsa mentions a var.albiflora Bornm. [1867]
- Astragalus strictipes Bornm.
- Bornmuller was uncertain of section; Onobrychium/Proselius ? [2563]
- Astragalus strigosostipulatus Rech.f. & Koie emend. Deml
- Deml excludes Koie & Rechinger's (1957) Figs.125 & 126. [2541]
- Astragalus suberosus Banks & Sol.
- 2 subspp.:haarbachii & suberosus [1903]
- Reported in error for Sardegna [1910]
- Astragalus suberosus Banks & Sol. Subsp. haarbachii (Spruner)V.Matthews
- Reported in error for Kriti [454]
- Astragalus subrosulariformis Sirj. & Rech.f.
- Known only from the type, coll.1948. [1778]
- Astragalus subuliformis DC.
- A.ucrainicus Popov & Klokov [2770, 2771] homonyms but based on different types [2770]
- Astragalus subumbellatus Klotzsch
- A.camporum & A.hippocrepidis listed as good species by Kitamura. [1872]
- Astragalus suffalcatus Bunge
- Ali(1958) treats this as a synonym of A.subuliformis (q.v.). [2567]
- Astragalus supervisus (O.Kuntze)E.Sheldon
- Parsa mentions a var.acuminatus G.Beck.
- May be a depauperate form of A.latifolius. [1869]
- Flower colour stated to vary from yellow to red (Cowan & Darlington 1088-K). [2526]
- Astragalus supraglaber Kitam.
- Podlech tranfers from Hypoglottoidei to Brachycarpus. [2543]
- Astragalus susianus Boiss.
- Two subspecies, susianus and sericeus. [1754]
- Intermediates occur with A.campylanthus and A.chlaranthus. [1754]
- Intermediates with A.campylanthus have been called A.susianus ssp.stapfianus. [1754]
- Astragalus szovitsii Fischer & C.Meyer
- Boissier gives type locality as:"Armenia ad fines Persiae." [624]
- Type locality: "ad fines boreali-occidentalis Persiae" (Bunge). [2524]
- Not recorded for Iran by Rechinger et al. (1958). [2588]
- Astragalus tabrisianus Boiss. & Buhse
- Parsa mentions a var.pedunculatus Turrill. [1867]
- Astragalus talagonicus Boiss.
- Astragalus talbotianus Aitch. & Baker
- Kitamura mentions a var.condensatus Aitch. & Baker. [1872]
- Astragalus taubertianus E.A.Durand & Barratte
- Jafri,ref.368,places A.palestinus(palaestinus) as synonym;not in MedCL(r.454).
- Astragalus tauricolus Boiss.
- Not recorded from Iran by Rechinger et al.,or elsewhere. Record prob.wrong. [2547]
- Astragalus tenax Bunge
- Astragalus tephreschensis Rech.f. et al.
- Bornmuller used this name (as tefreschensis) but did not validly publish it. [2505]
- Rechinger et al. used the name in their key and probably validated it. [2580]
- Astragalus tigridis Boiss.
- Iraq record very doubtful; collecting locality uncertain, probably Turkey. [1862]
- Astragalus tokachiensis Yamaz. & Kadota
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido [2896]
- Endemic to Hokkaido, Japan.
- Astragalus tortuosus DC.
- Fl.U.S.S.R. does likewise. [1864]
- Rechinger et al. treat A.micracme as a good species. [2588]
- Astragalus trachyacanthus Fischer
- Astragalus tragacantha L.
- Reported in error from Italy and Sicilia. [454]
- Astragalus tremolsianus Pau
- only one locality with few plants. [1910]
- Endemic to Sierra de Gador [1778]
- Astragalus tribuloides Del.
- Tackholm(1974,r.455)regards this as polymorphic with 5 named vars.
- Astragalus trigonelloides Boiss.
- Not recorded from Iran in Fl.U.S.S.R. Type from Armenia. [1864]
- Astragalus triradiatus Bunge
- Iraq record doubtful; precise locality uncertain. [1862]
- Astragalus turolensis Pau
- 2 subspp.:turolensis & exsul;the latter only in Morocco
- Astragalus ulothrix G.Beck
- Not mentioned by Rechinger & Dulfer 1969. [1994]
- Astragalus uranolimneus Boiss.
- No record for Iran in Fl.Turkey (or in Fl.U.S.S.R. 12).
- Close to A.lagopodioides(now A.zohrabi),and may be synonymous. [1869]
- MedChecklist considers as a doubtful synonym of A.zohrabi. [454]
- Astragalus urgutinus Lipsky
- Parsa lists without any definite Iran record. [1867]
- Astragalus vegetus Bunge
- Astragalus velenowskyi Nab.
- Parsa queries the locality; doubtful Iran record, at best. [1867]
- Not recorded for Iran by Rechinger et al. [2580]
- Astragalus verrucosus Moris
- endemic in Sardegna, in only one locality [1910]
- Astragalus verus Olivier
- Astragalus verus Olivier: Accepted (see ref.) [1867]
- Type from Iran; type poor, immature. [2524]
- Astragalus vesicarius L.
- 3 subspp.:carniolicus, pastellianus & vesicarius [454]
- Doubtfully present in USSR:C-F.E. [754]
- Astragalus vesicarius L. Subsp. carniolicus (A.Kerner)Chater
- doubtfully present in Greece [698]
- Astragalus vesicarius L. Subsp. pastellianus (Pollini)Arcang.
- doubtfully present in Bulgaria [754]
- Astragalus vesicarius f. luteus Beck. [2686]
- Astragalus vesicarius L. Subsp. vesicarius
- doubtfully present in Hungary,Bulgaria,Albania and Yugoslavia [698]
- doubtfully present in USSR:C-F.E. [754]
- Astragalus vesicarius f. stenocarpus (Rouy)Beck [2686]
- Astragalus vexillaris Boiss.
- Iraq record doubtful. [1862]
- Astragalus viridiformis Sirj.
- Doubtfully recorded from Iran in Flora of Turkey. [1869]
- Astragalus viridis Bunge
- Astragalus vogelii (Webb)Bornm.
- 2 subspp.,fatimensis & vogelii (MedChecklist.ref.454).
- Astragalus weirianus Aitch. & Baker
- Not refound recently; exterminated by overgrazing ? [2570]
- Astragalus wendelboi Deml
- Known only from the type. [2541]
- Astragalus wootonii Sheldon
- recognized by Barneby (1964) with 2 vars.:wootonii & candollianus [1079]
- Astragalus wrangelii Sirj.
- Type from Iran/USSR border. Not in Fl.USSR 12. [920]
- Also a var. memorabilis Sirj. [920]
- Astragalus xylobasis sensu Rawi
- Not recorded for Iran by Rechinger et al., nor by Fl.Turkey. [1874]
- Astragalus yamamotoi Miyabe & Tatew.
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido [1930]
- Endemic to Mt. Kariba in Hokkaido, Japan. [2907]
- Astragalus zagrosicus Boiss. & Hausskn.
- Known only from the type, coll.1867. [1778]
- Townsend & Guest (1974) placed as synonym of A.aegobromus;Podlech disagrees. [1778]
- Astragalus zanskarensis Bunge
- 2 subspecies, zanskarensis and oplites; only zanskarensis in West Asia. [2541]
- Astragalus ziaratensis Podl.
- Known only from the type, coll.1969. [1778]
- Astragalus zohrabi Bunge
- Treated as synonymous with A.lagopodioides in Fl.Turkey. [1869]
- Ateleia herbert-smithii Pittier
- a very detailed study of this species is presented by Biological. [2122]
- Baikiaea fragrantissima Baker f.
- Treated as a variety of B.insignis in FCB and elsewhere.
- Baikiaea ghesquiereana J.Leonard
- Known from only one collection (FTEA)
- Brummitt (in press 1985) regards as a good species.
- Baikiaea insignis Benth.
- Two subspecies (FTEA)
- Several varieties,of which var.fragrantissima treated as sp.in CFA (q.v.)
- Brummitt (in press,1985) does not recognize the subspecies or varieties.
- Baikiaea insignis Benth. Subsp. minor (Oliver)J.Leonard
- Two varieties recognised by FCB
- Baikiaea robynsii Ghesq.
- Brummitt (1986) regards as a good species.
- Baikiaea suzannae Ghesq.
- Tentatively regarded as a good species by Brummitt (l986)
- Baikiaea zenkeri Harms
- Poorly known, but appears to be a good species (Brummitt 1986).
- Balizia pedicellaris (DC.)Barneby & Grimes
- Albizia pedicellaris(DC.)ined.
- Baphia angolensis Baker
- Name variously misapplied pre-1940 (FCB, ref.467).
- Baphia aurivellera Taubert
- V.close to B.laurentii & possibly conspecific (Soladoye 1984,rf.535).
- Not recorded for Zaire in FCB vol.4.
- Baphia buettneri Harms
- 2 subspp.; buettneri & hylophila (Soladoye 1984,ref.535).
- Baphia capparidifolia Baker
- 4 ssp.;capparidifolia; bangweolensis; multiflora; polygalacea (Soladoye,r.535)
- Baphia chrysophylla Taubert
- 2 subspp.;chrysophylla & claessensii (Soladoye,1985, ref.535).
- Baphia gossweileri Baker f.
- Recorded as occurring in dry habitats within the forest zone.
- Baphia incerta De Wild.
- 2 subspp.; incerta & lebrunii (Soladoye 1985, ref. 535).
- Baphia kirkii Baker
- 2 subspp.; kirkii & ovata (Soladoye 1985,ref.535).
- Baphia leptobotrys Harms
- Two subspp.;leptobotrys & silvatica (Soladoye 1985,ref.535).
- Baphia leptostemma Baillon
- 2 subspp.;leptostemma & gracilipes,latter with 2 vars (Soladoye 1985,ref.535).
- Baphia leptostemma Baillon Subsp. gracilipes (Harms)M.O.Soladoye
- Two vars.; gracilipes & conraui (Soladoye 1985, ref.535).
- Baphia longipedicellata De Wild.
- Two subspp.; longipedicellata & keniensis (Soladoye 1985,ref.467).
- Baphia marceliana De Wild.
- Two subspp.;marceliana & marquesii (Soladoye 1985,ref.467).
- Baphia marceliana De Wild. Subsp. marquesii (M.Exell)M.O.Soladoye
- One collection only. (Soladoye 1985,ref.535).
- Baphia massaiensis Taubert
- 5 ssp.;massaiensis;gomesii;floribunda;busseana;obovata (Soladoye 85, ref.535).
- Baphia massaiensis Taubert Subsp. busseana (Harms)M.O.Soladoye
- May also occur Malawi, but no specimens seen (Soladoye 1985,ref.535).
- Baphia massaiensis Taubert Subsp. obovata (Schinz)Brummitt
- 3 vars.;obovata,whitei;cornifolia (Soladoye 1985, ref.535).
- Baphia nitida Lodd.
- Often planted as a dye-wood (Hepper in FWTA,ref.212).
- Baphia obanensis Baker f.
- Original description modified by Soladoye (1985,ref.535).
- Baphia pilosa Baillon
- 2 subspp.;pilosa & batangensis (Soladoye 1985,ref.535).
- Baphia pubescens Hook.f.
- FWTA(ref.212)record for Benin not mentioned by Soladoye(1985,ref.535).
- Baphia punctulata Harms
- 3 subspp.;punctulata,palmensis,descampsii (Soladoye 1985,ref.535).
- Baphia punctulata Harms Subsp. palmensis M.O.Soladoye
- Baphia racemosa (Hochst.)Baker
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Baphia sp.B Hepper
- Not mentioned by Soladoye 1985,ref.535.
- Baphia wollastonii Baker f.
- Sudan records(Andrews,FPAES,ref.29)doubtful(Soladoye r.535,Brummitt r.536).
- Baphiastrum boonei (De Wild.)Vermoesen
- Probably a synonym of B.brachycarpum(q.v.) (Brummitt 1968,ref.532).
- Baphiastrum brachycarpum Harms
- This is type sp.of genus,but types (Mildbraed 4777 & 5178) lost.
- B.boonei (q.v.)probably conspecific;B.brachycarpum would be correct name (532)
- Baphiopsis parviflora Baker
- Yakovlev (? unpubl.)has distinguished a subsp. tomentosa (K).
- Baptisia alba (L.)Vent.
- Recognized by Isley (1990) with 2 vars.: alba and macrophylla. [1850]
- Var.macrophylla & var.alba disjunct in the northern parts of their ranges. [3157]
- Prominent component of Tallgrass Prairie. [3160]
- Baptisia alba (L.)Vent. Var. alba
- Occurs in the south east states of the USA, disjunct from var.macrophylla. [3157]
- Baptisia alba (L.)Vent. Var. macrophylla (Larisey)Isely
- Occurs in the central states of the USA; disjunct from var.alba. [3157]
- Prominent component of Tallgrass Prairie. [3159]
- Baptisia australis (L.)R.Br.
- recognised by Isley with 2 vars.: australis and minor.
- Var.minor & var.australis have disjunct distributions. [3157]
- The only blue-flowered species of Baptisia. [3157]
- Baptisia australis (L.)R.Br. Var. australis
- Baptisia australis subsp. australis (L.)R.Br.: Provisional [02/21/00 12:51] [3157]
- Baptisia bicolor Greenman & Larisey
- Hybrid B.leucophaea Nuttall X B.minor Lehmann
- Baptisia bracteata Elliott
- recognised by Isley with vars.:bracteata,glabrescens and laevicaulis [1850]
- Baptisia bracteata Elliott Var. glabrescens (Larisey)Isely
- Illustration in Gleason (1968) appears as Baptisia leucophaea [1743]
- information on this taxon appears under B.leucophaea in Voss (1985). [1808]
- Baptisia calycosa Canby
- recognised by Isley with 2 vars.: calycosa and villosa. [1850]
- Baptisia deamii Larisey
- Hybrid B.leucantha Torrey & A.Gray X B.tinctoria Vent. var creba Fern.
- Baptisia fragilis Larisey
- Hybrid B.leucantha X B.viridis
- Baptisia fulva Larisey
- Hybrid B.perfoliata (L.)R.Br. X B.albescens Small
- Baptisia intermedia Larisey
- Baptisia lanceolata (Walter)Elliott
- recognised by Isley with 2 varieties: lanceolata and tomentosa. [1850]
- Baptisia nuttalliana Small
- the occur.of this taxon in mexico N+C [1398] was not confirmed by Isley [1363]
- Baptisia pinetorum Larisey
- Hybrid B.alba (L.)Vent. X B.tinctoria(L.)Vent. var creba Fern.
- Baptisia stricta Larisey
- Hybrid B.leucophaea Nutt. X B.sphaerocarpa Nutt.
- Baptisia sulphurea Englem.
- Hybrid see Bot.Gaz.(Crawfordsville) 3:65 (1878)
- Baptisia tinctoria (L.)Vent.
- Florida material cited as this species by Larisey (1940) [1398] redetermined [2232]
- as B.lecontei by Isley (1981) [1363].
- Bauhinia acuminata L.
- Introduced to the FTEA area (FTEA) but no country records found.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Bauhinia anamesa J.F.Macbr.
- Endemic to Mato Grosso & Goias states, Brazil. [3241]
- Bauhinia aromatica Ducke
- Endemic to Ceara state, Brazilia. [1235]
- Bauhinia aurantiaca Bojer
- On Mauritius, represented only by old collections from cultivated material. [1915]
- Bauhinia aureopunctata Ducke
- Endemic to Para state, Tapajos & Xingu rivers, Brazilia. [3240]
- Bauhinia binata Blanco
- On Mauritius, represented only by old collections from cultivated material. [1915]
- Bauhinia blakeana Dunn
- Hybrid: B.purpurea x B.variegata. [1915]
- Commonly cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Bauhinia caloneura Malme
- Endemic to Cuiaba at Mato Grosso state, Brazilia. [3240]
- Bauhinia campestris Malme
- Bauhinia campestris Malme: Provisional [05/30/01 14:14] [3248]
- Endemic to Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul states, Brazil. [3240]
- Bauhinia candelabriformis Cowan
- Endemic to Alto Paraiso at Goias state, Brazil. [3240]
- Bauhinia diphylla Buch.-Ham.
- Mentioned by Bojer(1837); presence in Mascarenes unconfirmed by Polhill(1990). [3052]
- Bauhinia divaricata L.
- On Mauritius, represented only by old collections from cultivated material. [1915]
- Bauhinia dumosa Benth.
- B. dumosa var viscidula (Harms)Vaz & Marquete is recognised. [3240]
- Bauhinia erythrantha Ducke
- One of most vigorous lanas in Amazonian forests. [3244]
- Bauhinia estrellensis Hassler
- Bauhinia estrellensis Hassler: Accepted [06/01/01 17:28] [3240]
- Bauhinia farek Desv.
- Known only from a Bruce drawing (usually accurate); not so far re-collected
- Bauhinia galpinii N.E.Br.
- Cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Bauhinia japonica Maxim.
- Japanese distribution: W.Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Bauhinia kunthiana Vogel
- Bauhinia kunthiana Vogel: Synonym [05/30/01 17:37] [1728]
- Bauhinia leptantha Malme
- Local endemic to Corumba in Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazilia. [3240]
- Bauhinia longiseta Ducke
- Endemic to Amazonas state, Brazilia. [3241]
- Bauhinia madagascariensis DC.
- There is no recent confirmation of this taxon on Mauritius. [1915]
- Bauhinia mombassae Vatke
- B.loesneriana fr.Tanzania; material inadequate for definite conclusions(FTEA)
- Bauhinia monandra Kurz
- Widely cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Original native area uncertain, but perhaps American. [1915]
- Bauhinia petersiana Bolle
- Two subspecies, petersiana & macrantha (FTEA)
- Bauhinia purpurea L.
- Widely cultivated ornamental shrub. [120]
- Commonly cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Bauhinia racemosa Lam.
- Gum and leaves used medicinally [2023]
- Cultivated [1790]
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Bauhinia reticulata DC.
- Much confused with B.thonningii pre-1940.
- Bauhinia reticulata DC.: Synonym [04/29/93 13:34] [11]
- May hybridise with B.thonningii (see Milne-Redhead s.n.,Nigeria, at K). [11]
- Piliostigma reticulatum (DC.)Hochst.: Accepted [04/29/93 13:34] [11]
- Bauhinia richardiana DC.
- No S.American material at K. Described from Guyana.
- Bauhinia riedeliana Bong.
- Endemic to rio Pardo & rio Verde at Mato Grosso do Sul & Sao Paulo states,Braz [3240]
- Bauhinia siqueiraei Ducke
- A big liana of Amazonian forests, rare. [3241]
- Bauhinia thonningii Schum.
- Much confused with P.reticulata pre-1940.
- Bauhinia thonningii Schum.: Synonym [04/29/93 13:35] [106]
- May hybridise with P.reticulatum (see Milne-Redhead s.n.,Nigeria, at K). [106]
- Piliostigma thonningii (Schum.)Milne-Redh.: Accepted [04/29/93 13:35] [106]
- Bauhinia tomentosa L.
- Sometimes considered native in India and Sri Lanka. [2023]
- A favoured garden shrub [120]
- Cultivated [1790]
- Occasionally cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Bauhinia ungulata L.
- Bailey (1971) regards this taxon as a variety of Bauhinia galpinii. [3068]
- Bauhinia vahlii Wight & Arn.
- Grown as an ornamental; seeds used as a tonic & aphrodisiac [2021]
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Bauhinia variegata L.
- Two botanical varieties: see var. candida and var. variegata. [1915]
- Widely cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Bauhinia variegata L. Var. candida Voigt
- Bauhinia variegata L. Var. variegata
- Widely cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Native to Asia. [1915]
- Belairia ternata Griseb.
- Type could not be located by Beyra & Lavin(1999). [3193]
- Description not sufficient to fix the name. [3193]
- Berlinia auriculata Benth.
- Pellegrin,Leg.Gabon (Ref.16) confuses this with B.grandiflora.
- Berlinia bracteosa Benth.
- Young branches inhabited by ants (FCB ref 113).
- Berlinia congolensis (Baker f.)Keay
- Confusion with B.auriculata and B.acuminata pre-1954.
- Berlinia craibiana Baker f.
- Material from Zambia named as this is different (Brenan;notes on sheets at K)
- See Berlinia sp.1 of White, FFNR
- Berlinia giorgii De Wild.
- Four varieties (FCB ref.113).
- Berlinia grandiflora (Vahl)Hutch. & Dalziel
- FCB recognises 4 varieties, but B.g. of FCB is not this taxon(Brenan,notes,K)
- Berlinia occidentalis Keay
- Confused with Berlinia grandiflora pre-1954.
- Berlinia sp. Torre & Hillc.
- Gossweiler 7704 & 8132 (CFA).
- Berlinia sp.1 F.White
- Aff. B.craibiana Baker f.
- Bikinia aciculifera Wieringa
- Bikinia breynei (Bamps)Wieringa
- Wood is used for the production of charcoal. [3166]
- Classified as critically endangered when applying IUCN criteria. [3166]
- Bikinia congensis Wieringa
- Distribution possibly extends into Angola. [3166]
- Bikinia coriacea (Aubrev.)Wieringa
- Endemic to Gabon. [3166]
- The foresters' term 'Andoung' refers to several similar species collectively. [3166]
- Not being logged at present, but wood is suitable for several purposes. [3166]
- Bikinia durandii (F.Halle & Normand)Wieringa
- Endemic to Gabon. [3166]
- The foresters' term 'Andoung' refers to several similar species collectively. [3166]
- Not being logged at present, but wood is suitable for several purposes. [3166]
- Bikinia evrardii (Bamps)Wieringa
- The foresters' term 'Andoung' refers to several similar species collectively. [3166]
- Bikinia grisea Wieringa
- Endemic to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. [3166]
- The foresters' term 'Andoung' refers to several similar species collectively. [3166]
- Bikinia le-testui (Pellegrin)Wieringa
- Two subspecies: see subspecies le-testui and subspecies mayumbensis. [3166]
- Bikinia le-testui (Pellegrin)Wieringa Subsp. le-testui
- Possibly occurs in Nigeria and Congo. [3166]
- The foresters' term 'Andoung' refers to several similar species collectively. [3166]
- 'Ekop Rouge' is a foresters' name under which this, & other species, are sold. [3166]
- Bikinia media Wieringa
- Collections from Congo may belong to this taxon. [3166]
- Collections from Congo could not be identified with certainty. [3166]
- The foresters' term 'Andoung' refers to several similar species collectively. [3166]
- Bikinia pellegrinii (A.Chev.)Wieringa
- 'Ekop Rouge' is a forester's name under which this, & other species, are sold. [3166]
- Bituminaria bituminosa (L.)Stirton
- Mentioned by Bojer(1837);presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill(1990). [3052]
- Bobgunnia madagascariensis (Desv.)J.H.Kirkbr. & Wiersema
- No evidence for occurrence in Madagascar ! (FTEA ref.106).
- Two 'forms' recognised by F.C.B.(ref 113).
- Bobgunnia madagascariensis (Desv.)J.H.Kirkbr. & Wiersema: Synonym [03/09/99 1 [2933]
- Swartzia madagascariensis Desv.: Accepted [03/09/99 14:42] [106]
- Bocoa alterna (Benth.)Cowan
- recognized with 6 "phases" [1205]
- Bocoa decipiens Cowan
- the synonym given by Cowan (1974) was published as provisional (=illeg.) [1205]
- Bolusanthus speciosus (Bolus)Harms
- Flowers normally blue;white variant occurs Zimbabwe (K - Pole Evans 4709).
- Also cultivated within its native range.(K).
- Bolusia rhodesiana Corbishley
- Milne-Redhead (1934),ref.462, comments that this may = B.amboensis (q.v.).
- Bolusia sp. J.B.Gillett et al.
- May be close to B.resupinata Milne-Redh.(q.v.)(FTEA, ref.210).
- Bossiaea foliosa Cunn.
- Most decorative;ideal rockery plant [1924]
- Bossiaea heterophylla Vent.
- Limited cultivation, but very showy [1924]
- Bossiaea linophylla R.Br.
- Highly ornamental, ideal low screen or informal hedge [1924]
- Bossiaea oxyclada Turcz.
- A distinct species, but has not been accepted as such until very recently. [3200]
- Bossiaea pulchella Meissner
- Not much cultivated [1924]
- Bossiaea strigillosa Benth.
- A synonym of Pultenaea rotundifolia (Turcz.)Benth. (in press). [3200]
- Brachystegia allenii Burtt Davy & Hutch.
- Can hybridize with Brachystegia boehmii (FTEA).
- Two varieties (FCB).
- Brachystegia angustistipulata De Wild.
- Can hybridize with Brachystegia boehmii (FTEA).
- Brachystegia bequaertii De Wild.
- A hybrid; B.stipulata x B.boehmii (FTEA;also suggested in FCB).
- Brachystegia boehmii Taubert
- Two varieties (FCB).
- Can hybridise with B.wangermeeana,B.allenii,B.angustistipulata (FTEA)
- Hybrids with B.glaberrima are known as B.longifolia Benth. (q.v.).
- Brachystegia bussei Harms
- Hybridizes with Brachystegia spiciformis (FTEA).
- Brachystegia floribunda Benth.
- Hybridizes with B.microphylla and B.spiciformis (FTEA).
- Brachystegia glaberrima R.E.Fries
- Hybridizes with B.wangermeeana and with B.boehmii (B.longifolia,q.v.)(FTEA).
- May also occur Angola, Malawi,Mozambique (FTEA).
- Brachystegia glaucescens Burtt Davy & Hutch.
- Forthcoming revision will sink this as subsp. of B.microphylla (Brummitt p.c.)
- Brachystegia gossweileri Burtt Davy & Hutch.
- May be of hybrid origin (FTEA).
- Does not occur in Tanzania (FTEA),although doubtfully rec. by FCB.
- Brachystegia kalongensis De Wild.
- Type sterile; may be a hybrid (FCB).
- Brachystegia laurentii (De Wild.)Hoyle
- B.zenkeri(q.v.) treated as syn.of this by FWTA;good sp.in Fl.Cam./Fl.Gab.
- Brachystegia longifolia Benth.
- In FTEA,regarded as B.boehmii x B.glaberrima.
- White, FFNR, treats as a good species.
- Brummitt will treat as if a good sp.;an ecologically important hybrid swarm.
- Brachystegia luishiensis De Wild.
- Type sterile; may be a hybrid (FCB).
- Brachystegia manga De Wild.
- Hybridizes with Brachystegia microphylla (FTEA).
- Brachystegia microphylla Harms
- Hybridizes with B.utilis,B.spiciformis,B.bussei,B.floribunda & B.manga(FTEA).
- May also occur Zimbabwe (FTEA).
- Brachystegia russelliae I.M.Johnston
- A suffrutex, unlike most of the rest of the genus.
- Brachystegia sp.cf.bakeriana Hoyle
- Gossweiler's name not published.
- Several specimens; see CFA.
- Brachystegia spiciformis Benth.
- Hybridizes with Brachystegia bussei (FTEA).
- FCB recognizes 5 varieties.
- Brachystegia stipulata De Wild.
- Hybridizes with B.boehmii & B.glaberrima (FTEA).
- FCB recognizes three varieties.
- Brachystegia subfalcato-foliolata De Wild.
- Type sterile; may be a hybrid.(FCB).
- Brachystegia torrei Hoyle
- This name has not yet (1986) been published although used in White ref.33.
- Brachystegia utilis Burtt Davy & Hutch.
- Hybridizes with B.microphylla (FTEA).
- Brachystegia wangermeeana De Wild.
- Hybridizes with B.spiciformis,B.glaberrima,B.longifolia & B.boehmii.
- Brachystegia zenkeri Harms
- Treated as syn. of B.laurentii(q.v.) in FWTA, but good sp. in Fl.Cam.
- Brongniartia argyrophylla McVaugh
- known only from the type collection from near Cangrejo [1470]
- Brongniartia cordata McVaugh
- known only from the type collection ... mountains 25-30 km by road W of Ameca [1470]
- Brongniartia diffusa Rose
- known only from the type collection taken between "Pedro Paulo & San Blascito" [1470]
- Brongniartia discolor Brandegee
- the common name "Garbancillo" is linked to B. parryi (syn) by Standley [1653] [1653]
- Brongniartia lunata Rose
- known only from the type collection from "east of Huasemote, [Dgo.]" [1470]
- Brongniartia minima McVaugh
- known only from the type collection ... ca "4 mi" S of La Estanzuela [1470]
- Brongniartia sericea Schldl.
- Rydberg listed B. gracilis Hemsley as a questionable synonym [1597]
- Brownea ariza Benth.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Brownea coccinea Jacq.
- Brownea coccinea Jacq.: Accepted [09/14/94 11:49] [8]
- Brownea coccinea Jacq. Subsp. capitella (Jacq.)D.Velasq. & Agostini
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Bryaspis humularioides D.Gledhill
- Two subspecies (Gledhill 1968), h. and falcistipulata.
- Buchenroedera amajubica Burtt Davy
- Appears to be confused with B.viminea in Kew folders.
- Buchenroedera griquana Schltr.
- Folder empty at Kew,Dec.1987; ? material on loan.
- Buchenroedera holosericea Benth.
- Not in Gibbs-Russell,ref.279. Folder empty at Kew, Dec.1987.
- Buchenroedera jacottetii Schinz
- Name only;orig.descr.(Viert.Nat.Ges Zurich 66:224 (1921)) not seen.
- Buchenroedera spicata Harvey
- Not in Gibbs Russell, ref.279. Kew material on loan, Dec.1987.
- Buchenroedera viminea Presl
- There appears to be confusion with B.amajubica (q.v.) in the Kew folders.
- Bussea eggelingii Verdc.
- Status somewhat doubtful;see FTEA for discussion. Two collections only.
- Bussea massaiensis (Taubert)Harms
- Two subspecies, massaiensis & rhodesica.
- Bussea occidentalis Hutch.
- Formerly confused in West Africa with Peltophorum pterocarpum (q.v.)FWTA.
- Butea monosperma (Lam.)Taubert
- Several colour variants not worthy of taxonomic recognition. [2005]
- Widely cultivated in the tropics for its beautiful flowers & fruits [261]
- Caesalpinia andamanica (Prain)Hattink
- Mezoneuron andamanica Prain: Synonym [09/27/94 11:45] [2219]
- Caesalpinia angolensis (Oliver)Herend. & Zarucchi
- May be more correctly placed in Caesalpinia but no combination found. [2371]
- Caesalpinia angolensis (Oliver)Herend. & Zarucchi: Synonym [10/07/94 10:34] [2371]
- Mezoneuron angolense Oliver: Accepted [10/07/94 10:34] [2371]
- Caesalpinia bessac Chiov.
- Type sterile; status uncertain (Roti-Michelozzi ref.125).
- Caesalpinia bonduc (L.)Roxb.
- Originally coastal but widely naturalised inland. (FWTA).
- Seeds widely used as counters, etc. (JML).
- Thousand of seeds washed up on Florida beaches after Hurricane Floyd (1999). [3130]
- Drift seed regularly reported from beaches in Florida, USA. [3130]
- Caesalpinia crista L.
- Japanese distribution: S.Kyushu [1930]
- Caesalpinia dauensis Thulin
- May well also occur Ethiopia as locality is near the border. (Thulin).
- Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth)Alston
- This sp. is widely distributed in Asia.
- E.Asiatic pls.often thought to be a distinct sp.[1930] or var.of C.decapetala [2823]
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- An aggressive weed on Raoul Id (Kermadec Is), even invading forest. [2080]
- Caesalpinia digyna Rottler
- Roots used as a febrifuge & a narcotic [2023]
- Caesalpinia elata Sw.
- Possibly a synonym of Delonix elata (L.)Gamble [2377]
- Caesalpinia erianthera Chiov.
- Two varieties -see FTEA.
- Material at Kew suggests at least one undescribed related sp.in Somalia.
- Caesalpinia exostemma DC.
- Two subspecies are recognised by Lewis
- subspecies exostemma & tampicoana(Britton & Rose)G.P.Lewis, in sched. [2347]
- Caesalpinia exostemma DC. Subsp. tampicoana (Britton & Rose)G.P.Lewis
- Syn. of C.exostemma subsp.tampicoana(Britton & Rose)G.P.Lewis,in sched. [2347]
- Caesalpinia ferrea C.Martius
- Treated by Lewis,1987(1414)with 3 varieties:ferrea, glabrescens & parvifolia. [1414]
- Caesalpinia gilliesii (Hook.)D.Dietr.
- Ornamental [1361]
- Has been cultivated on Mauritius. [1915]
- Caesalpinia jayabo M.Gomez
- C.jayabo is part of the C.bonduc complex. [1653]
- Caesalpinia kauaiensis H.Mann
- Originally described as C.kavaiensis here corrected to C.kauaiensis. ?accuracy
- Caesalpinia marginata Tul.
- Caesalpinia marginata Tul.: Provisional [05/04/01 15:11] [2347]
- Caesalpinia minax Hance
- not recorded for Taiwan by Huang, 1977. [1929]
- Caesalpinia pluviosa DC.
- Lewis recognises six varieties [3202]
- Caesalpinia pluviosa DC. Var. paraensis (Ducke)G.P.Lewis
- C.paraensis is a synonym of C.pluviosa var.paraensis(Ducke)G.P.Lewis,in sched. [2347]
- Caesalpinia pluviosa DC. Var. peltophoroides (Benth.)G.P.Lewis
- Caesalpinia peltophoroides Benth.: Accepted [10/05/94 10:10] [8]
- A syn. of C.pluviosa var.peltophoroides(Benth.)G.P.Lewis,in sched. [2347]
- Caesalpinia portoricensis (Britton & P.Wilson)Alain
- Endemic to Puerto Rico [1430]
- Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.)Sw.
- Widely cultivated in the tropics. [2825]
- Probably originating from Mexico and/or Guatemala. [2832]
- Caesalpinia pumila (Britton & Rose)F.J.Herm.
- Caesalpinia gracilis Hemsley is a later homonym of C.gracilis Miq.
- Caesalpinia pumilio Griseb.
- Burkart recognises two varieties [2355]
- Caesalpinia punctata Willd.
- Native to Venezuela and the Caribbean. [1915]
- Has been cultivated on Mauritius. [1915]
- Caesalpinia pyramidalis Tul. Var. diversifolia Benth.
- Caesalpinia pyramidalis subsp. diversifolia Benth.: Provisional [05/10/01 12: [3202]
- Caesalpinia pyramidalis Tul. Var. pyramidalis
- Caesalpinia pyramidalis subsp. pyramidalis Tul.: Provisional [05/10/01 12:24] [2347]
- Caesalpinia sappan L.
- Origin unknown [261]
- Of medicinal value & used as a dye [1935]
- Rare in Guangdong Province, China. [2936]
- Caesalpinia standleyi (Britton & Rose)Standley
- Caesalpinia standleyi (Britton & Rose)Standley: Provisional [05/10/01 12:27] [2347]
- Caesalpinia trothae Harms
- Two subspecies, trothae & erlangeri.
- Caesalpinia vesicaria L.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Caesalpinia violacea (Miller)Standley
- Peltophorum linnaei Griseb. included as a synonym for this taxon by Isely
- Caesalpinia yucatanensis Greenman
- Lewis recognises three subspecies [2347]
- Cajanus cajan (L.)Millsp.
- Lists of vernacular names, cultivars, etc., in van der Maesen 1986. [274]
- Maps of full world distribution in van der Maesen. [274]
- Originated in India, now cultivated in all tropical areas. [274]
- Some information listed under Cajanus bicolor e.g. in Colombia. [1292]
- Three botanical varieties: see var. bicolor; var. cajan and var. flavus.
- Simultaneous use as food, fodder & fuel make it a crop with a bright future. [2909]
- Useful for intercropping, being hardy and able to ameliorate soils. [2909]
- Important in small-scale farming in many mainly semi-arid regions. [2909]
- A major pulse crop in the tropics and subtropics. [2909]
- World production of the order of 2 M tonnes. [2909]
- India contributes over 90% of the crop. [2909]
- Other centres are in eastern Africa and the Caribbean. [2909]
- Over 11,000 accessions in the Genetic Resources Unit at ICRISAT. [2909]
- Cajanus cajan (L.)Millsp. Var. bicolor DC.
- Late maturing perennial type which produces large shrubby plants. [2908]
- Cultivars of this the arhar type are found in Northern India. [2908]
- Cajanus cajan (L.)Millsp. Var. flavus DC.
- Short lived and early maturing variety. [2908]
- Cultivars of flavus or tur type are commonly found in Central/Southern India. [2908]
- Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.)Thouars
- Full distribution mapped by Van der Maesen,1985(ref.274) [274]
- Calicotome infesta (C.Presl)Guss.
- 2 subspp.,infesta & intermedia (MedCL,ref.454).
- Callerya atropurpurea (Wallich)Schot
- Geesink, 1984 refers Padruggea and Whitfordiodendron to Callerya. [1967]
- Callerya dasyphylla (Miq.)Schot
- Geesink, 1984 refers to Callerya. [1967]
- Callerya eriantha (Benth.)Schot
- Geesink, 1984 refers Padbruggea to Callerya [1967]
- Callerya nieuwenhuisii (J.J.Smith)Schot
- Whitfordiodendron refered to Callerya by Geesink, 1984. [1967]
- Callerya nitida (Benth.)Gees.
- Geesink, 1984 refers to Callerya, as C.nitida(Benth.)Geesink [1967]
- Callerya reticulata (Benth.)Schot
- Millettia reticulata Benth.: Accepted [02/26/93 16:31] [1970]
- Geesink refers to Callerya [1967]
- Callerya speciosa (Champ.)Schot
- Millettia speciosa Benth.: Accepted [02/26/93 15:06] [1972]
- Geesink, refers to Callerya [1967]
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.: Synonym [11/17/94 15:28] [8]
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.: Accepted (see ref.) [1414]
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.: Synonym [11/17/94 15:28] [1414]
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.: Accepted (see ref.) [8]
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.: Synonym [11/17/94 15:28] [1537]
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.: Accepted (see ref.) [1537]
- Calliandra brevipes Benth.: Synonym [11/17/94 15:28] [1167]
- Calliandra falcata Benth.
- Cultivated as an ornamental on Mauritius. [1915]
- Calliandra gilbertii Thulin & A.Hunde
- Calliandra gilbertii Thulin & A.Hunde: Accepted [11/18/94 16:15] [49]
- Calliandra gracilis Renvoize
- Not C.gracilis(M.Martens & Galeotti)Standley. C.renvoiseana Barneby (ined.) [2391]
- Calliandra haematocephala Hassk.
- Cultivated on Mauritius. [1915]
- Two botanical varieties: see var. haematocephala and var. boliviana. [1915]
- Cultivated on Mauritius. [1915]
- Calliandra haematocephala Hassk. Var. haematocephala
- Native of Bolivia, but widely cultivated around the world. [2918]
- Recorded from FTEA area but country records not given. [1]
- Calliandra houstoniana (Miller)Standley
- Specimen at Kew det. Polhill.
- Calliandra kuhlmannii Hoehne
- Described as aff. C.filipes, i.e. Zapoteca sp.
- Calliandra purdiei Benth.
- Bentham spelled this 'purdiaei'
- Calliandra redacta (J.Ross)Thulin & A.Hunde
- Calliandra redacta (J.Ross)Thulin & A.Hunde: Accepted [11/22/94 14:56] [49]
- Not a true Calliandra
- Calliandra tweediei Benth.
- Benth. spelled this 'tweedii' [2391]
- Calliandra umbrosa (Wallich)Benth.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill(1990). [1915]
- Calliandra urbanii Alain
- Based on sterile material of unknown genus, not Calliandra
- Calopogonium mucunoides Desv.
- Cover crop to control erosion, green manure & probably forage for cattle [1957]
- Has been used experimentally as a mulch on Mauritius. [1915]
- Calpocalyx brevibracteatus Harms
- Records for Nigeria (FWTA & Nig.Trees) refer to C.winkleri (Villiers,ref.87).
- Calpocalyx brevifolius J-F.Villiers
- Only known from the type collection (Le Testu 1732). (Villiers ref.87)
- Calpocalyx cauliflorus Hoyle
- Branchlets hollow; inhabited by ants.
- Calpocalyx ngounyensis Pellegrin
- Ngounyensis is original spelling;Villiers alters this to ngouniensis.
- Calpocalyx winkleri (Harms)Harms
- Branchlets hollow; inhabited by ants.
- Calpurnia aurea (Aiton)Benth.
- 3 subspp.;aurea; sylvatica; indica; latter not in Africa (Brummitt 1967,r.541)
- C.H.Stirton (pers.comm.) does not consider subspp. worth recognising.
- Calpurnia aurea (Aiton)Benth. Subsp. aurea
- Rec.from Zambia (FCB,ref.467)but material not seen (White,FFNR,ref.28).
- Calpurnia villosa Harvey
- 2 vars.;intrusa & villosa (Gibbs Russell 1987,ref.279).
- Campsiandra comosa Benth.
- With vars.comosa & laurifolia [1190]
- Campsiandra comosa Benth. Var. laurifolia (Benth.)Cowan
- Illustration [t.15] as Campsiandra laurifolia [1855]
- Canavalia bonariensis Lindley
- Has been in South Africa since at least 1836 (K).
- No recent collections known from Reunion. [1915]
- Canavalia cathartica Thouars
- May hybridise with C.rosea (FTEA, ref.210).
- Plants formerly known as C.virosa now mostly attributed to C.africana. [343]
- Seeds are said to be edible when detoxified, often by cooking. [2968]
- One specimen found on Rodrigues is probably this species, but pods are larger. [1915]
- Not found recently on Reunion. [1915]
- One specimen found on Rodrigues is probably this species, but pods are larger. [1915]
- Not found recently on Reunion. [1915]
- Canavalia dictyota Piper
- Howard(1987) treats this taxon as synonym of C.campylocarpa
- Canavalia ensiformis (L.)DC.
- Prehistoric American Indian domesticate;now of trivial importance as a crop
- plant, grown primarily as a cover crop or green manure [342]
- Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.)DC.
- Two varieties, gladiata & alba (FTEA, ref.210). [342]
- An old far eastern domesticate [342]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Canavalia lineata (Thunb.)DC.
- Not recorded from the Maldives by Sauer (1964);Fosberg (1957) record doubtful. [342]
- Canavalia raiateensis J.Moore
- Endemic to Raiatea, Society Islands. [2968]
- Canavalia regalis Piper & Dunn
- Regarded as a synonym of C.ensiformis by FWTA, ref.212.
- Canavalia rosea (Sw.)DC.
- May hybridise with C.cathartica (FTEA, ref.210).
- Most of the data in literature occurs under C.maritima
- Drift seeds regularly reported from beaches in Florida, USA. [3132]
- Caragana afghanica Kitam.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Kitamura places C.nuristanica as a synonym of this. [1872]
- Rechinger (1984) does not mention C.afghanica. [1952]
- Rechinger (1984) makes C.nuristanica a synonym of C.gerrardiana. [1952]
- Caragana conferta Baker
- Not recorded in India by Sanjappa,1992(ref.1914) [1914]
- Caragana erinacea Komarov
- Index Kewensis & FL. USSR spell the name maximovicziana.
- Caragana gerrardiana Benth.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Caragana grandiflora (M.Bieb.)DC. Var. grandiflora
- occurs outside Europe in Caucasus & S Cen.Asia [754]
- Caragana maimanensis Rech.f.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1952]
- Caragana prestoniae R.Moore
- a cultivated hybrid, correctly Caragana x prestonae.
- Caragana sophorifolia Tausch
- correctly C.X sophorifolia - a hybrid between C.arborescens & C.microphylla [1961]
- Carissoa angolensis Baker f.
- No material at Kew. Orig.desc. Bol.Soc. Brot. ser.2,8:109 (1933).
- Carmichaelia angustata Kirk
- Two botanical varieties: see var. angustata & var. pubescens.
- Carmichaelia australis R.Br.
- See Bean,W.J.,1970 for taxonomic problems [1961]
- Carmichaelia enysii Kirk
- Two botanical varieties: see var. ambigua and var. enysii.
- Carmichaelia flagelliformis Hook.
- Three botanical vars:see var.acuminata,var.flagelliformis & var.corymbosa.
- Carmichaelia kirkii Hook.
- Two botanical varieties: see var. kirkii and var. strigosa.
- Carmichaelia monroi Hook.
- Two botanical varieties: see var. longecarinata and var. monroi.
- Carmichaelia odorata Hook.
- Two botanical varieties: see var. odorata and var. pilosa.
- Carmichaelia petriei Kirk
- Two botanical varieties: see var. minor and var. petriei.
- Cassia abbreviata Oliver
- Three subspecies;abbreviata,beareana & kassneri (FTEA).
- Two varieties in FCB.
- Cassia abbreviata Oliver Subsp. abbreviata
- Hybridizes with Cassia burttii (FTEA).
- Cassia abbreviata Oliver Subsp. beareana (Holmes)Brenan
- Sometimes mistakenly referred to as C.montana Heyne. [1915]
- Cassia afrofistula Brenan
- Two varieties recognized (FTEA).
- Cassia agnes (De Wit)Brenan
- Commonly cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Cassia aldabrensis Hemsley
- A Chamaecrista; no combination available.
- Endemic to Aldabra. [1941]
- Cassia barclayana Sweet
- Grown at Pretoria Univ. from seeds ex Hanbury BG,Italy,misnamed C.marylandica.
- Cassia burttii Baker f.
- Hybridizes with C.abbreviata (FTEA).
- Cassia eremophila Vogel
- Two botanical vars: see var. eremophila & var. zygophylla.
- Cassia fastuosa Benth.
- Treated by Irwin & Barneby,1982(ref.151)with 2 varieties:fastuosa & calva. [151]
- Cassia ferruginea Schrader
- Material at K det Barneby at NYBG.
- Cassia fistula L.
- Widely cultivated in tropics and subtropics for ornamental purposes. [2825]
- Native of Burma and Ceylon.
- Cassia javanica L.
- Often cultivated, in gardens or as a wayside tree [1936]
- Native of SE Asia and Malaysia. [1915]
- Commonly cultivated in the Mascarenes. [2825]
- Native of SE Asia and Malaysia. [1915]
- Commonly cultivated in the Mascarenes. [2825]
- Native of SE Asia and Malaysia. [1915]
- Commonly cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Cassia javanica L. Subsp. nodosa (Roxb.)K.Larsen & S.Larsen
- Pod purgative [1935]
- Has been cited from the Mascarenes, but is probably C.agnes misidentified. [1915]
- Cassia johannae Vatke
- Endemic to Anjouan (Comoro Islands). [3054]
- Said in original description(Osterr.Bot.Zeitschr.30:77 (1880)) to be a Senna.
- Cassia mannii Oliver
- Very ornamental; should be cultivated (Eggeling & Dale; ref.9).
- Cassia nealiae Irwin & Barneby
- Hybrid: Cassia fistula x C.javanica (Neal, Honolulu Gardens 145 1929).
- Cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
- Cassia psilocarpa Welw.
- May be C.mannii & is earlier name but description inadequate(Brenan FTEA,r.106
- Cassia roxburghii DC.
- Ornamental tree [1936]
- Has been cultivated in the past in the Mascarenes; not found recently. [1915]
- Castanospermum australe Cunn. & Fraser
- Vernacular name:Chƒtaigne de la Nouvelle Hollande [1915]
- Cedrelinga cateniformis (Ducke)Ducke
- Cedrelinga cateniformis (Ducke)Ducke: Accepted [01/26/94 12:22] [1231]
- Wood used in boat-building. [2986]
- Centrolobium paraense Tul.
- Two botanical varieties: see var.orenocense and var.paraense.
- Centrolobium sclerophyllum H.C.Lima
- Published in ref.1414 as a nom.nud. [1414]
- Centrosema brasilianum (L.)Benth.
- recognised with 2 varieties: brasilianum and angustifolium. [1788]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Centrosema plumieri (Pers.)Benth.
- Locally naturalised Ghana, Nigeria; cultivated elsewhere.
- Cultivated in the past on Mauritius; no recent records. [1915]
- Centrosema pubescens Benth.
- Widely naturalised in West Africa & Zaire; less so or cult. elsewhere.
- Used extensively used as a soil cover in tropical tree plantations. [2909]
- Centrosema virginianum (L.)Benth.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Ceratonia oreothauma Hillc. et al.
- Two subspecies (Hillcoat et al,ref.160).
- Ceratonia oreothauma Hillc., G.P.Lewis & Verdc. Subsp. oreothauma
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Ceratonia siliqua L.
- Hillcoat et al(1980-ref 160)suggest Arabian origin with man-assisted spread.
- Doubtfully native in Balearic Is. and Corsica. [454]
- Cercidium macrum I.M.Johnston
- Cercidium macrum I.M.Johnston: Synonym [10/27/94 12:04] [1361]
- Cercidium praecox (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon)Harms Subsp. glaucum (Cav.)Burkart & Carter
- Awaiting new combination in Parkinsonia.
- Cercidium sonorae Rose & I.M.Johnston
- Hybrid C.microphyllum X C.praecox
- Cercidium texanum A.Gray
- Cercidium texanum A.Gray: Synonym [10/27/94 11:59] [1361]
- Cercis canadensis L.
- Barneby (1989) also recognizes var. orbiculata for the western USA. [1847]
- State Tree of Oklahoma. [1742]
- recog.by Isley (1975) with 3 vars.:canadensis, mexicana & texensis. [1361]
- Cercis siliquastrum L.
- doubtfully naturalised in Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria and USSR:K. [454]
- reported in error from Kriti. [454]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Chamaecrista absus (L.)H.Irwin & Barneby
- Treated by Irwin & Barneby,1982(ref.151) with 2 varieties:absus & meonandra. [151]
- Much of the information on this taxon treats it as Cassia absus.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [3052]
- Chamaecrista capensis (Thunb.)E.Meyer
- Chamaecrista comosa E.Meyer
- FSA recognises three varieties. [106]
- Chamaecrista comosa E.Meyer: Synonym (see ref.) [106]
- Cassia comosa (E.Meyer)Vogel: Accepted (see ref.) [106]
- Chamaecrista duboisii (Stey.)Lock
- Chamaecrista falcinella (Oliver)Lock
- Three varieties recognized (Brenan, FTEA).
- Beware of Cassia falcinella Standley (1917)(later homonym) from Panama.
- Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michaux)Greene
- Naturalised on Mauritius during the 1800's; has not been recorded recently. [1915]
- Regional variants named as vars.by Isely but dismissed by Irwin & Barneby. [1361]
- Chamaecrista fenarolii (Mendonca & Torre)Lock
- Identification of Tanzanian material doubtful (Brenan,FTEA).
- Chamaecrista grantii (Oliver)Standley
- Chamaecrista grantii (Oliver)Standley: Synonym (see ref.) [106]
- Cassia grantii Oliver: Accepted (see ref.) [106]
- Chamaecrista hildebrandtii (Vatke)Lock
- Variable; see FTEA for discussion.
- Chamaecrista kalulensis (Stey.)Lock
- Chamaecrista katangensis (Ghesq.)Lock
- Chamaecrista kirkii (Oliver)Standley
- Chamaecrista kirkii (Oliver)Standley: Synonym (see ref.) [106]
- Three varieties recognised (Brenan,FTEA). [106]
- Cassia kirkii Oliver: Accepted (see ref.) [106]
- Chamaecrista leschenaultiana (DC.)Degener
- Some references say native and others say introduced for Ryukyu Is distribtn. [2835]
- Chamaecrista mimosoides (L.)E.Greene
- Extremely variable; taxonomically awkward;7 unnamed groups described in FTEA
- Naturalised fairly recently on Reunion (Polhill, 1990). [1915]
- Older collections from Reunion are C.telfairiana. [1915]
- Chamaecrista nictitans (L.)Moench Subsp. patellaria (Colladon)H.Irwin & Barneby
- C.nictitans ssp.patellaria var.glabrata is accepted name in Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Chamaecrista nigricans (Vahl)Greene
- Chamaecrista nigricans (Vahl)Greene: Synonym (see ref.) [105]
- Cassia nigricans Vahl: Accepted (see ref.) [106]
- Chamaecrista nigricans (Vahl)Greene: Synonym (see ref.) [106]
- Cassia nigricans Vahl: Accepted (see ref.) [105]
- Chamaecrista nomame (Sieber)H.Ohashi
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Chamaecrista parva (Stey.)Lock
- Status uncertain; could be a hybrid (Brenan FTEA ref.106).
- Chamaecrista plumosa E.Meyer
- Chamaecrista polytricha (Brenan)Lock
- 3 varieties recognized (FTEA).
- Chamaecrista pumila (Lam.)K.Larsen
- Randell considers the NSW material to belong to another species [1917]
- Useful for low shrub or ground cover for inland areas with a hot summer [1924]
- Chamaecrista stricta E.Meyer
- Cassia quarrei (Ghesq.)Stey.: Accepted (see ref.) [106]
- Chamaecrista stricta E.Meyer: Synonym (see ref.) [106]
- Cassia quarrei (Ghesq.)Stey.: Accepted (see ref.) [106]
- Chamaecrista telfairiana (Hook.f.)Lock
- Often treated as an extreme variety of Chamaecrista mimosoides. [1915]
- Chamaecrista usambarensis (Taubert)Standley
- Cassia usambarensis Taubert: Accepted (see ref.) [106]
- Chamaecrista usambarensis (Taubert)Standley: Synonym (see ref.) [106]
- Chesneya afghanica Rech.f. & Koie
- Endemic to Afghanistan.
- No W. Asian material at Kew. [1952]
- Chesneya kotschyi Boiss.
- Chesneya ternata (Korsh.)Popov
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Chesneya vaginalis Jaub. & Spach
- NO other collection apart from the type (Aucher-Eloy, 1835).
- Chesneya vaginalis sensu Rawi
- Very similar to C.rytidosperma and probably synonymous. [1862]
- Chesneya vaginalis Jaub. & Spach
- Very similar to C. rytidosperma. [1862]
- Chesneya vaginalis sensu Rawi
- No collection apart from the type (Aucher-Eloy, 1835). [1862]
- Chesneya vaginalis Jaub. & Spach
- Collection almost certainly from Iran. [1862]
- Chesneya vaginalis sensu Rawi
- Collection almost certainly from Iran, but locality unclear. [1862]
- Chesneya volkii Rech.f.
- Endemic to Afghanistan [1952]
- Chidlowia sanguinea Hoyle
- Recorded from Gabon in FWTA, but not in Fl.Gabon & no spec. at Kew.
- Chloroleucon guantanamense Britton & Rose
- Chloroleucon guantanamense Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/23/94 12:30] [1409]
- Chloroleucon mangense (Jacq.)Britton & Rose
- 6 varieties are recognised: var. mangense, var. mathewsii, var. vincentis, [2986]
- var. leucospermum, var. lentiscifoilum & var. tetrazyx. [2986]
- Chloroleucon mangense (Jacq.)Britton & Rose Var. mangense
- Chloroleucon mangense (Jacq.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/17/94 14:57] [1056]
- Albizzia marthae Britton & Killip: Synonym [05/26/01 14:58] [2986]
- Chloroleucon tenuiflorum (Benth.)Barneby & Grimes
- Belongs in Chloroleucon; a new combination is needed.
- Cicer acanthophyllum Boriss.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Closely related to C. macracanthum. [1881]
- Cicer arietinum L.
- For infraspecific classification see Van der Maesen 1972. [391]
- For taxonomic update see Van der Maesen 1987 & Coles et al. 1998. [2934]
- Research aspects monographed in M.C.Saxena & K.B.Singh (eds) 1987. [2917]
- Probably originated in SW Asia but its native area obscured by cultivation. [1862]
- 'Chickpea'(one word, no hyphen)is the preferred vernacular name spelling. [1860]
- An important pulse crop worldwide. [2909]
- World production about 9-10 M hectares. [2909]
- Yields of c 700 kg/ha are rising, but still far below potential. [2909]
- The two main cultivar groups are know as 'Desi' and 'Kabuli' types. [2909]
- ICRISAT (India) holds Desi-type germplasm collections. [2909]
- ICARDA (Syria) holds Kabuli-type germplasm collections. [2909]
- Cicer atlanticum Maire
- Rare alpine species, 2700-2900 m, schistous rubble slopes of Atlas Mts
- Not found since 1933. [3237]
- Cicer canariense A.Santos Guerra & G.P.Lewis
- Vetchlike perennial, endemic to Tenerife and La Palma
- Cicer cuneatum A.Rich.
- Probably also in Sudan (van der Maesen 1972).
- Cicer echinospermum P.Davis
- No W.Asian material at Kew
- No definite record from Iraq. [1862]
- Cicer graecum Boiss.
- Only known from the locus classicus
- Cicer incisum (Willd.)K.Maly
- Widely spread but infrequent, 1400-2700 m
- Cicer judaicum Boiss.
- endemic to coastal and inland hills of Israel and Lebanon.
- Cicer kermanense Bornm.
- Cicer macracanthum Popov
- Closely related to C. acanthophyllum [1881]
- Cicer montbretii Jaub. & Spach
- Endemic to Med.Checklist area
- Difficult to cultivate outside coastal forests e.g. no fruiting in Ankara
- Endemic to Med.Checklist area
- Difficult to cultivate outside coastal forests e.g. no fruiting in Ankara
- Cicer multijugum Maesen
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1881]
- Cicer pinnatifidum Jaub. & Spach
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Reported in error for Cyprus [454]
- Cicer rechingeri Podl.
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1881]
- Cicer reticulatum Ladiz.
- endemic to Turkey in Asia.
- Cicer spiroceras Jaub. & Spach
- Cicer stapfianum Rech.f.
- Spiny xerophytic sp., related to C. pungens. [1881]
- Endemic to Iran; known only from the type. [1881]
- Cicer tragacanthoides Jaub. & Spach
- Includes vars. tragacanthoides & turcomanicum Popov
- Endemic to Iran. [1881]
- Cicer yamashitae Kitam.
- Endemic to Afghanistan, and seems to be confined to one very small area. [391]
- Index Kewensis also records from Iran - an error. [1860]
- Cladrastis kentukea (Dum.-Cours.)Rudd
- in most literature (eg. Isley 1990) as C.lutea. [1850]
- Cladrastis platycarpa (Maxim.)Makino
- Japanese distribution: endemic to Honshu; Shikoku [1930]
- Cladrastis sikokiana (Makino)Makino
- Japanese distribution: endemic to Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Clianthus puniceus (G.Don)Lindley
- Cultivated for ornament in mild areas & conservatories in the UK. [2938]
- Two botanical varieties: see var. maximus & var. puniceus.
- Clitoria amazonum Benth.
- Reports from Peru, e.g.Macbride,J.F.(1943), based on misidentified material. [2925]
- Often confused with C.arborea. [2925]
- Clitoria annua J.Graham
- Cultivated in Florida. [2923]
- Suffrutescent herb. [2930]
- Clitoria arborea Benth.
- Often confused with C.amazonum. [2925]
- Two botanical varieties: see var. arborea and var. pseudoamazonica.
- Clitoria arborescens R.Br.
- Reported Central American specimens misidentified, = C.javitensis. [2931]
- Not in Puerto Rico as reported by Stahl (1936), = misidentified C.laurifolia. [2953]
- Either a liana or a scandent shrub. [2928]
- Clitoria australis Benth.
- Western Australia specimens examined = misidentified C.ternatea. [2925]
- Suffrutescent herb or subshrub. [2922]
- Clitoria brachystegia Benth.
- Cultivated in Florida. [2923]
- Clitoria cavalcantei Fantz
- Specimens usually misidentified as C.javitensis. [1265]
- Scandent shrub. [1265]
- Clitoria cordiformis Fantz
- Suffrutescent herb. [2932]
- Clitoria densiflora (Benth.)Benth.
- Suffrutescent herb or subshrub. [2922]
- Clitoria epetiolata Burkart
- Three botanical vars: see var.angustissima, var.epetiolata & var.latiuscula.
- A subshrub. [2922]
- Clitoria fairchildiana R.Howard
- In Brazil: native to Amapa, Maranhao & Para & cultivated in Rio de Janeiro.
- Clitoria falcata Lam.
- Four botanical vars:see vars aurantiaca, falcata, glabrescens & latifolia.
- Clitoria falcata Lam. Var. falcata
- Fantz recognises f.heteromorpha (Griseb.)Fantz. [2927]
- Clitoria flagellaris (Benth.)Benth.
- Suffrutescent herb. [2922]
- Clitoria flexuosa Fantz
- Two botanical varieties: see var.brevibracteola and var.flexuosa.
- A liana. [1266]
- Clitoria fragrans Small
- An endemic in central Florida, rarely cultivated. [2923]
- Clitoria froesii Fantz
- As the most toxic plant in Rio Icana region it is planted locally by Indians. [1263]
- A liana. [1263]
- Clitoria guianensis (Aublet)Benth.
- Reports from E.Cuba & Antilles misidentified C.laurifolia. [2931]
- Reports from Argentina misidentified C.epetiolata. [2925]
- Often confused with C.epetiolata & C.laurifolia. [2925]
- Three botanical varieties:see vars chapadensis, guianensis & macrocleistogama.
- Either a suffrutescent herb or a subshrub. [2928]
- Clitoria hanceana Hemsley
- Five bot.vars:see vars hanceana,laureola,latifolia,petiolata & thailandica.
- Clitoria hanceana Hemsley Var. laureola Gagnepain
- Aubreville & Leroy (1979) include C.hanceana var. petiolata in this taxon. [2954]
- Clitoria heterophylla Bojer
- Two botanical varieties: see var.heterophylla and var.pedunculata.
- Clitoria heterophylla Bojer Var. heterophylla
- Infrequent in Madagascar. [2927]
- Clitoria humilis Rose
- Suffrutescent herb. [2922]
- Clitoria irwinii Fantz
- Clitoria javanica Miq.
- A suffrutescent herb. [2930]
- Clitoria javitensis (Kunth)Benth.
- Four bot.vars:see vars grandifolia,javitensis,longiloba & portobellensis.
- Frequently misidentified as C.arborescens. [1264]
- Bentham included material from C.sagotii in this taxon. [2958]
- Either a liana or a scandent shrub. [1264]
- Clitoria javitensis (Kunth)Benth. Var. javitensis
- Clitoria javitensis (Kunth)Benth. Var. longiloba Fantz
- Either a liana or a scandent shrub.
- Clitoria kaieteurensis Fantz
- Clitoria laurifolia Poiret
- Sometimes partially naturalised (FCB).
- Fantz recognises three forms: f.glabrior, f.laurifolia & f.parvifolia. [2925]
- f.glabrior is widespread. f.laurifolia & f.parvifolia are native to Venezuela. [2925]
- Reported in Burma & Vietnam, but not confirmed by Fantz. [2925]
- Often confused with C.guianensis. [2925]
- A subshrub or suffrutescent herb. [2928]
- Clitoria leptostachya Benth.
- Confused with C.pendens, C.sagotii, & C.javitensis. [2925]
- Two botanical varieties: see var. leptostachya and var. fruticosa.
- Either a liana or a scandent shrub. [1264]
- Clitoria leptostachya Benth. Var. fruticosa Fantz
- Clitoria leptostachya Benth. Var. leptostachya
- Surinam records misidentified. [2285]
- A liana. [2927]
- Clitoria linearis Gagnepain
- Suffrutescent herb. [2930]
- Clitoria macrophylla Benth.
- Three botanical varieties:see var.macrophylla, var.sericea & var.stipulacea.
- Either a subshrub or suffrutescent herb. [2930]
- Clitoria macrophylla Benth. Var. macrophylla
- Suffrutescent herb. [2949]
- Clitoria macrophylla Benth. Var. sericea Fantz
- Endemic to central & northern Thailand. [2930]
- Either a suffrutescent herb or a subshrub. [2930]
- Clitoria macrophylla Benth. Var. stipulacea Fantz
- Endemic to North province, Thailand. [2930]
- Either a subshrub or a suffrutescent herb. [2949]
- Clitoria magentea Fantz
- Clitoria magnifica Fernandes & P.Bezerra
- This is a species of Centrosema - awaiting revision. [2957]
- Clitoria mariana L.
- Three botanical varieties: see var.mariana, var.orientalis & var.pubescentia.
- Suffrutescent herb or subshrub. [2922]
- Clitoria mariana L. Var. mariana
- Either suffrutescent herb or liana. [2957]
- Clitoria mariana L. Var. orientalis Fantz
- Either suffrutescent herb or subshrub. [2957]
- Clitoria mariana L. Var. pubescentia Fantz
- Either a suffrutescent herb or subshrub.
- Clitoria nana Benth.
- Two botanical varieties: see var. caaguazuensis and var. nana.
- A suffrutescent herb. [2922]
- Clitoria obidensis Huber
- Clitoria pendens Fantz
- Misidentified historically as C.leptostachya. [1267]
- A Liana. [1267]
- Clitoria plumosa Fantz
- Clitoria polystachya Benth.
- Three botanical varieties:see var. congesta, var. polystachya & var. pringlei.
- Clitoria pozuzoensis Macbr.
- Two botanical varieties: see var. pozuzoensis and var. schunkei.
- A liana, rarely a non-climbing shrub. [2922]
- Clitoria sagotii Fantz
- Three botanical varieties: see var. canaliculata, var. sagotii & var. sprucei.
- A liana, sometimes trailing. [1267]
- Clitoria selloi Benth.
- Clitoria simplicifolia (Kunth)Benth.
- Clitoria snethlageae Ducke
- This is a species of Centrosema - awaiting revision. [2957]
- Clitoria stipularis Burkart
- Two botanical varieties: see var. latifolia and var. stipularis.
- Either a subshrub or a suffrutescent herb. [2922]
- Clitoria ternatea L.
- Three botanical varieties: see vars angustifolia, ternatea & pleniflora.
- Clitoria ternatea L. Var. pleniflora Fantz
- Fantz recognises three forms:f.leucopetala, f.pleniflora & f.subpolyadelpha.
- Origin probably in cultivation. [2928]
- Now naturalised in neotropics, Southeast Asia & Indonesia. [2922]
- Origin probably in cultivation. [2922]
- Now naturalised in neotropics, Southeast Asia & Indonesia. [2928]
- Origin probably in cultivation. [2922]
- Now naturalised in neotropics, Southeast Asia & Indonesia. [2922]
- Clitoria ternatea L. Var. ternatea
- Fantz recognises three forms: f.albiflora, f.fasciculata & f.ternatea.
- Clitoria triflora S.Watson
- Either a subshrub or a suffrutescent herb. [2922]
- Clitoria tunuhiensis Fantz
- Clitoriopsis mollis R.Wilczek
- Basis of Sudan record in FCB (ref.230) unclear. No Sudan material at K.
- Codariocalyx gyroides (Link)Hassk.
- Codariocalyx gyroides (Link)Hassk.: Synonym [09/22/99 15:33] [1430]
- Desmodium gyroides (Link)DC.: Accepted [09/22/99 15:33] [261]
- Cultivated on Mauritius & Reunion during the 1800's; no recent records. [1915]
- Codariocalyx motorius (Houtt.)H.Ohashi
- Cultivated on Mauritius during the 1800's; no recent records. [1915]
- Cojoba arborea (L.)Britton & Rose
- Cojoba arborea (L.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [08/25/93 11:59] [1409]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Provisional [08/25/93 11:59] [1645]
- Cojoba arborea (L.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [08/25/93 11:59] [1430]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Provisional [08/25/93 11:59] [1645]
- Cojoba arborea (L.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [08/25/93 11:59] [1645]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Provisional [08/25/93 11:59] [1056]
- Cojoba arborea (L.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [08/25/93 11:59] [1645]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Ortho. variant [05/20/01 19:18] [1122]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Synonym [05/20/01 12:39] [1122]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Ortho. variant [05/20/01 19:18] [1122]
- Pithecolobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Synonym [05/20/01 19:18] [3218]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Synonym [05/20/01 12:39] [1122]
- Pithecolobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Synonym [05/20/01 19:18] [3218]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Ortho. variant [05/20/01 19:18] [3218]
- Pithecolobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Synonym [05/20/01 19:18] [1122]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Synonym [05/20/01 12:39] [1122]
- Pithecellobium arboreum (L.)Urban: Ortho. variant [05/20/01 19:18] [1122]
- C. arborea var. angustifolia recognised from Bolivia. [3218]
- C. arborea var. cubensis recognised from Caribbean. [3218]
- Cojoba catenata (J.D.Smith)Britton & Rose
- Cojoba catenata (J.D.Smith)Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/20/94 12:58] [1604]
- Cojoba costaricensis Britton & Rose
- Cojoba costaricensis Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/20/94 13:06] [1604]
- Cojoba graciliflora (S.F.Blake)Britton & Rose
- Cojoba graciliflora (S.F.Blake)Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/20/94 13:16] [1645]
- Pithecellobium gentlei Lundell: Synonym [05/20/01 16:16] [1614]
- Pithecellobium gentlei Lundell: Ortho. variant [05/20/01 19:19] [1645]
- Pithecolobium gentlei Lundell: Synonym [05/20/01 19:19] [3218]
- Cojoba rufescens (Benth.)Britton & Rose
- Cojoba rufescens (Benth.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/20/94 14:07] [1292]
- Pithecellobium davidsoniae Standley: Synonym [05/20/01 12:06] [1604]
- Pithecellobium davidsoniae Standley: Ortho. variant [05/20/01 19:20] [1604]
- Pithecolobium davidsoniae Standley: Synonym [05/20/01 19:20] [3218]
- Cojoba sophorocarpa (Benth. & Hook.f.)Britton & Rose
- Cojoba sophorocarpa (Benth. & Hook.f.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/23/94 10:49 [1658]
- Cojoba tenella Britton & Rose
- Cojoba tenella Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/23/94 17:43] [1645]
- Cojoba valerioi Britton & Rose
- Cojoba valerioi Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/23/94 17:36] [1658]
- Cologania broussonetii (Balbis)DC.
- C.jaliscana intermediate between C.broussonetii & C.angustifolia but closer to
- the former [2246]
- Colophospermum mopane (Benth.)Leonard
- Almost certainly wind-pollinated (Ward in Ross,FSA,ref.107).
- Extensive ecological notes and many refs. in White 1983 (ref.33).
- Colutea afghanica Browicz
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1952]
- Colutea arborescens L.
- Reported in error from Turkey in Europe. [454]
- 2 subspp.:arborescens & gallica [454]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Colutea arborescens L. Subsp. arborescens
- Doubtfully present in Corsica [454]
- Colutea atlantica Browicz
- Doubtfully present in Tunisia [454]
- Colutea cilicica Boiss. & Bal.
- formerly present in Israel-Jordan but now thought to be extinct. [454]
- Colutea gifana Parsa
- Colutea gracilis Freyn & Sint.
- Forms 'transitional to C.persica' occur. [1952]
- Colutea media Willd.
- Correctly Colutea x media Willd.
- This is the hybrid between C.arborescens and C.orientalis [1961]
- Commonly cultivated and occasionally naturalized in Europe [754]
- Colutea orientalis Miller
- Doubtfully present in Turkey in Asia [454]
- Colutea paulsenii Freyn
- 2 subspp., paulsenii & mesantha.
- Colutea paulsenii Freyn Subsp. mesantha (Ali)Ali
- No W. Asian materaial at Kew.
- Colutea paulsenii Freyn Subsp. paulsenii
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Colutea porphyrogramma Rech.f.
- Copaifera baumiana Harms
- Copaifera langsdorffii Desf.
- recog.with 5 vars.:langsdorffii,glabra,grandifolia,krukovii & laxa. [1244]
- Copaifera officinalis L.
- Crude balsam is collected by drilling into the tree trunk. [3127]
- An essential oil is obtained by dry distillation of crude balsam. [3127]
- Essential oil mainly produced in Brazil. [3127]
- Used in aromatherapy:digestive, respiratory, genito-urinary & nervous systems. [3127]
- Essential oil also produced in Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam and Colombia. [3127]
- Copaifera salikounda Heckel
- Used in perfumery.(Refs.13 & 14).
- Corallospartium crassicaule (Hook.f.)J.Armstr.
- Two botanical varieties: see var. crassicaule & var. racemosum.
- Cordeauxia edulis Hemsley
- Variants collected in Somalia (e.g.Gillett et al.22622)may be a related taxon.
- SEPASAL dossier available with much information.
- Cordyla pinnata (A.Rich.)Milne-Redh.
- Confused with C.africana in FTA and FWTA ed.1.
- Cordyla somalensis J.B.Gillett
- Two subspecies, somalensis & littoralis.
- Cordyla sp. Keay et al.
- Based on Jackson FHI 39599 & Jackson FHI 39587.
- Cordyla sp.A Keay
- See Milne-Redhead;Feddes Rep.41:227(1938). Based on Kersting A.517.
- Cordyla sp.B Keay
- See Milne-Redhead,Feddes Rep.41:228. Based on Dalziel 705.
- Cordyla sp.C Keay
- Based on Serv.For. 2837. Regarded as C.richardii by Aubreville, ref.10(FFSG).
- Coronilla juncea L.
- Med-Checklist provisionally distinguishes a subsp.pomelii Batt. from Algeria
- and Morocco [454]
- Coronilla minima L.
- 2 provisional subspp.:lotoides & minima [454]
- Coronilla repanda (Poiret)Guss.
- 2 subspp.:dura & repanda [454]
- Coronilla repanda (Poiret)Guss. Subsp. dura (Cav.)Cout.
- Doubtfully present in Algeria [454]
- Coronilla valentina L.
- 4 subspp.:glauca,pentaphylla,speciosa & valentina;speciosa only in N.Africa [454]
- Coronilla valentina L. Subsp. glauca (L.)Battand.
- Not present in Corsica & Yugoslavia & only doubtfully native to Balearic Is. [454]
- Coronilla valentina L. Subsp. pentaphylla (Desf.)Battand.
- Intermediate between subsp. glauca & subsp. valentina [754]
- A doubtful subspecies [454]
- Coronilla valentina subsp. pentaphylla (Desf.)Battand.: Provisional [05/30/01 [754]
- Coronilla valentina subsp. pentaphylla (Desf.)Battand.: Accepted [05/30/01 12 [754]
- Coronilla valentina L. Subsp. valentina
- Doubtfully present in Morocco [454]
- Coronilla viminalis Salisb.
- Coursetia caribaea (Jacq.)Lavin
- recognized by Lavin with 8 varieties:caribaea, astragalina, chiapensis, [1402]
- ochroleuca, pacifica, sericea, tomentosa and trifoliolata. [1402]
- Coursetia paniculata M.Sousa & M.Lavin
- Occurs in seasonally dry forests.
- Flowers and fruits from December to March/May.
- Coursetia polyphylla Brandegee
- recognized by Lavin (1988) with 3 var.:polyphylla, acutifolia & brevifolia [1402]
- Craibia brevicaudata (Vatke)Dunn
- 4 ssp.; brevicaudata, baptistarum,burttii, schliebenii (FTEA, ref.210).
- Craibia brevicaudata (Vatke)Dunn Subsp. brevicaudata
- Ethiopian material not quite typical (Thulin, ref.24).
- Craibia zimmermannii (Harms)Dunn
- Variation needs further study; see notes in FTEA, ref.210.
- Crotalaria aculeata De Wild.
- 2 subspp., aculeata & claessensii (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- One collection by MaŒtre exists labelled from 'Bourbon'(old name for Reunion). [1915]
- Most MaŒtre collections labelled 'Bourbon' are from Madagascar (Polhill,1990). [1915]
- Crotalaria agatiflora Schweinf.
- 5 ssp.;a.; vaginifera, imperialis, engleri, erlangeri (Polhill,1982,ref.461).
- Subspecific position of C.megistantha uncertain (Polhill, 1982,ref.461)
- Crotalaria argenteotomentosa R.Wilczek
- 2 subspp.,a. & dolosa (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria bakeriana Rossberg
- Known only from the type.
- Crotalaria barkae Schweinf.
- May occur Cape Verde Islands (Polhill, 1982,ref.461).
- 4 subspp.;barkae, cordisepala, zimmermannii, teitensis (Polhill '82, ref,461).
- Crotalaria barnabassii Baker f.
- Torre's var.cunenensis is a syn. of C.ulbrichiana Harms (q.v.).
- Crotalaria becquetii R.Wilczek
- Two subspp.,becquetii & turgida (Polhill, ref.461).
- Crotalaria bequaertii Baker f.
- Wilczek distinguishes a var.pubescens; Polhill (1982) sinks this.
- Crotalaria berteroana DC.
- Grown as green manure and as an ornamental. [1915]
- Indigenous to the Seychelles. [1941]
- Crotalaria bogdaniana Polhill
- Somalia material not typical;provisional det.only (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria boranica Baker f.
- 2 subspp., boranica & trichocarpa (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria boranica Baker f. Subsp. trichocarpa Polhill
- Occurs on limestone (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- C.sennii formerly treated (Polhill) as synonym of C.microphylla Vahl
- Crotalaria brevidens Benth.
- 4 vars; b.;intermedia; dorumaensis; parviflora (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria cabui R.Wilczek
- Almost certainly a robust form of C.cephalotes (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria capensis Jacq.
- Records from Zaire very dubious (Polhill, 1982, ref.461).
- Cultivated on Reunion & Mauritius until the beginning of the 19th Century. [1915]
- Crotalaria carsonii Baker f.
- 3 populations which appear slightly different. See Polhill 1982, ref.461.
- Crotalaria cistoides Baker
- Two subspp.,c. & orientalis (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria cleomifolia Baker
- A variable species (Polhill 1982,ref. 461).
- Wilczek (ref.467) recognizes two vars.,seretii & kassneri. Polhill sinks these
- Crotalaria colorata Schinz
- 2 subspp., colorata & erecta (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria confusa Hepper
- Variable; see Polhill 1982 (r.461) for discussion.
- Crotalaria cornetii Taubert & Dewevre
- May grow on metalliferous soils (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria corymbosa Torre
- Known only from the type.
- Crotalaria crispata Benth.
- Useful ground cover [1924]
- Crotalaria cylindrica A.Rich.
- Two subspp.,c. & afrorientalis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria descampsii Micheli
- May not be distinct from C.nyikensis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria deserticola Baker f.
- 2 subspp., d. & orientalis; former with 2 vars.(Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria deserticola Baker f. Subsp. deserticola
- 2 vars.,d. & robusta (Polhill 1982, ref. 461).
- Crotalaria dewildemaniana R.Wilczek
- Two subspp.; d. & oxyrhyncha (Polhill 1982, ref.461)>
- Crotalaria distans Benth.
- 4 subspp.;d.,macrotropis;macaulayae;mediocris (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria duboisii R.Wilczek
- 2 subspp., duboisii & mutica (Polhill1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria dura J.M.Wood & M.Evans
- Two subspp, dura & mozambica (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria emarginella Vatke
- Syntypes of C.nogalensis not identical (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria eremicola Baker f.
- 2 subspp., eremicola & parviflora (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria excisa (Thunb.)Baker f.
- 2 subspp., excisa & namaquensis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria fenarolii Torre
- Known only from the type.
- Crotalaria filicaulis Baker
- 3 vars.; filicaulis, grandiflora & decaulescens (Polhill 1982, ref.461)>
- Crotalaria flavicoma Benth.
- Crotalaria flavicoma Benth.: Provisional [06/03/01 12:36] [1853]
- Crotalaria florida Baker
- 3 vars., florida, congolensis & monosperma (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria friesii Verd.
- Zimbabwe record doubtful (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria gazensis Baker f.
- Two subspp.,gazensis & herbacea (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria glauca Willd.
- Numerous vars. have been distinguished; best treated as variable sp.(P,r.461).
- Crotalaria glaucifolia Baker
- Record from Uganda doubtful; specimen may be wrongly labelled (P.1982,ref.461)
- Crotalaria goreensis Guillemin & Perrottet
- Used as a green manure outside its natural range (Polhill,1982,ref.461)>
- Crotalaria graminicola Baker f.
- Detailed account of sp. in S.Zaire - Duvigneaud & Timperman 1959, ref.
- Crotalaria herpetoclada Rossberg
- Poorly-known;types destroyed.
- Crotalaria hirsuta Willd.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Crotalaria hoffmannii R.Wilczek
- Two vars.; hoffmannii & glabra (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria huillensis Taubert
- Two subspp.,huillensis & zambesiaca (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria huillensis Taubert Subsp. huillensis
- Two vars.,huillensis & cacondensis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria incana L.
- Two subspp., incana & purpurascens (Polhill, 1982, ref.461).
- One old record from Senegal; needs confirmation (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Only known from old records on Reunion. [3053]
- Three vars in the New World; australis, nicaraguensis, grandiflora. [3279]
- No combination exists for the varieties at the subspecific level.
- Taxonomic problem of subspecies or varieties needs to be solved.
- Crotalaria incana L. Subsp. incana
- Treated as a variety in South America.
- Crotalaria incana L. Subsp. purpurascens (Lam.)Milne-Redh.
- Forma lanata of Wilczek (FCB,r.467) belongs here. See Polhill,1982,r.461,p.97.
- Crotalaria jerokoensis Baker f.
- Imperfectly known; C.sp.C of FTEA (ref.210) could be the same (Polhill ref.461
- Crotalaria johannis Torre
- May be only a variant of C.variegata (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria juncea L.
- Cultivated in Jamaica. [1056]
- Ranks next of importance to jute as a fibre crop [1862]
- Major fibre crop in the Punjab (6,000-8,000 hectares) [2914]
- Grown for fibre and firewood in NW Frontier Province, but declining [2914]
- Suffers from pod borer damage in some areas [2914]
- Germplasm (seed) at PARC, Islamabad & International Jute Organisation, Dhaka [2914]
- An unnamed variety was recorded from the Seychelles by Bailey (1971). [3068]
- Crotalaria kwengeensis R.Wilczek
- Two vars.;k. & parviflora (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria laburnifolia L.
- 5 subspp.; lab.;petiolaris;eldomae;tenuicarpa;australis.(Polhill 1982,r.461).
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Crotalaria laburnoides Klotzsch
- 2 vars., laburnoides & nudicarpa (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria lanceolata E.Meyer
- 4 subspp.; l.; exigua; prognatha; contigua (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria laxiflora Baker
- Two vars.; laxiflora & acuta (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria lebeckioides Bond
- Known only from the type (Polhill,1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria leptocarpa Balf.f.
- 3 subspp., l., contracta & aberrans (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria leptoclada Harms
- 2 vars.;leptoclada & bianoensis (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria leucoclada Baker
- Not seen this century (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria linearifoliolata Chiov.
- Crotalaria longithyrsa Baker f.
- Two vars.; longithyrsa & latifolia (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria lundensis Torre
- Probably a form of C.polyantha (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria macrocalyx Benth.
- A very doubtful record from Ethiopia (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria macrocarpa E.Meyer
- 2 subspp., macrocarpa & matopoensis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria madurensis Wight & Arn.
- Cultivated in Reunion botanic gardens in the 1800's; no recent records. [1915]
- Crotalaria massaiensis Taubert
- C.paolii not a validly published name (Polhill, 1982, ref.461).
- Old record exists for Rwanda; not recently confirmed (Polhill 1982,r.461).
- Crotalaria medicaginea Lam.
- several varieties exist. [1914]
- Useful for coastal plantings [1924]
- Crotalaria mendoncae Torre
- Probably best treated as a subsp. of C.sericifolia (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria mesopontica Taubert
- 2 subspp.,mesopontica & glabrescens (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria micans Link
- Collected on Reunion in the 1930's; no recent collections. [1915]
- Crotalaria microcarpa Benth.
- Two vars. from Sudan not recognised by Polhill (1982),ref.461.
- Crotalaria microphylla M.Vahl
- There is a doubtful record from the Comoro Is. (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria milneana R.Wilczek
- Known only from the type.
- Crotalaria minutissima Baker f.
- Burundi material may represent another local species (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria miranda Milne-Redh.
- Could be regarded as subsp. of C.karagwensis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria monteiroi Baker f.
- Two vars., monteiroi and galpinii (Polhill, 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria natalitia Meissner
- Two varieties, natalitia & rutshuruensis (Polhill, 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria nematophylla Baker f.
- Perhaps no more than a form of C.stenopoda (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria nitens Kunth
- Treated by McVaugh, 1987 (147O), with 2 varieties: gracilis & nitens. [1470]
- Crotalaria oocarpa Baker
- 2 subspp., oocarpa & microcarpa (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria orientalis Verd.
- Two subspp., orientalis & allenii (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria pallida Aiton
- Two vars.; pallida & obovata (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Record for Diego Garcia, Chagos Archipelago, from a collection by J.Topp s.n. [3084]
- Crotalaria paniculata Willd.
- not in Indonesia despite some records to the contrary. [1943]
- Crotalaria pentaphylla Baker f.
- Known only from the type; could be a form of C.barnabassii (Polhill,'82,r.461)
- Crotalaria peschiana Duvign. & Timp.
- A cuprophyte; may be same as C.subcaespitosa (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria pisicarpa Baker
- Intermediates with C.reptans occur (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria polygaloides Baker
- 2 subspp., polygaloides & occidentalis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria preladoi Baker f.
- Poorly known (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria pycnostachya Benth.
- 3 subspp.;p.; tropeae; donaldsonii (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria quangensis Taubert
- 4 vars.;q.;malangensis; mullendersii; capituliformis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria quarrei Baker f.
- 2 vars.; quarrei & longipes (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria quartiniana A.Rich.
- Many records for Ethiopia;scattered disjunct ones elsewhere (Polhill,'82,r.461
- Crotalaria quinquefolia L.
- Native of South East Asia and Australia. [1056]
- Naturalised on Mauritius in the first part of the 1800's; no recent records. [1915]
- Crotalaria reptans Taubert
- Intermediates with C.pisicarpa occur (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria retusa L.
- With vars. retusa & tunguensis [210]
- Crotalaria rigida Heyne
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Crotalaria saltiana Andrews
- Ref.1444 is just a list of names for Chile. [1444]
- Crotalaria sapinii De Wild.
- Two subspp., sapinii & kasaiensis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria sengensis Baker f.
- Poorly-known; type not seen by Polhill. May = C.rupicola (Polhill 82, r.461).
- Crotalaria sessiliflora L.
- various subspecies and varieties exist. [1914]
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu. [1930]
- Crotalaria somalensis Chiov.
- 2 subspp.,s. & fusula (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria sp. S.Collenette
- Collenette 4600 & 4716 appear to be the same.
- Filed as C. sp. nov. aff. leucoclada at Kew.
- Crotalaria spartioides DC.
- Introgresses with C.virgultalis in Namibia (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria spectabilis Roth
- Two subspecies recognised by Niyomdham,C. 1978 [2073]
- Crotalaria sphaerocarpa DC.
- Two subspp.,sphaerocarpa & polycarpa (Polhill 1982, ref. 461).
- Several vars. recognised by other authors are sunk by Polhill (1982) ref.461.
- Crotalaria stenopoda Baker f.
- Probably best treated as a subsp. of C.heidmannii (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria stipularia Desv.
- Native of West Indies and tropical South America. [461]
- Crotalaria stuhlmannii Taubert
- 3 vars.; s., acuticarinata & crassicarpa (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria subcapitata De Wild.
- Two subspp.; s. & oreadum, former with 2 vars. (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria subcapitata De Wild. Subsp. subcapitata
- Two vars., s. & fwamboensis (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria szaferana R.Wilczek
- Could be C.lawalreeana x C.gnidioides (Polhill,1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria tenuirama Baker
- Very close to C.hyssopifolia (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria tetragona Andrews
- Native of South East Asia. [1056]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [3052]
- Crotalaria thomasii Harms
- Very close to C.saltiana;perhaps only a subsp. (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria toamasinae Pelt.
- Only represented by old collections on Reunion. [1915]
- Crotalaria trichotoma Bojer
- Until recently, known under the name C.zanzibarica. [1915]
- Crotalaria uncinella Lam.
- Two subspp; u. & elliptica; latter only in Asia (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria uncinella Lam. Subsp. elliptica (Roxb.)Polh.
- Difference of opinion on status of taxon in Japan. Some consider it native. [2892]
- Difference of opinion on status of taxon in Japan. Some consider it introduced [2825]
- Crotalaria uncinella Lam. Subsp. uncinella
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Specimens from Reunion perhaps more closely related to subsp. elliptica? [1915]
- Crotalaria vasculosa Benth.
- Type: cultivated in Calcutta Botanic Garden, India. [461]
- The seed from which the type specimen grew was alledgedly from Mauritius. [461]
- This taxon has not been found on Mauritius. [1915]
- Crotalaria velutina Benth.
- Matos(1978)records this taxon for Venezuela. This needs confirmation. [3287]
- Crotalaria verrucosa L.
- Crotalaria virgulata Klotzsch
- 5 ssp.;v.;longistyla; forbesii; pauciflora; grantiana (Polhill 1982,ref.461).
- Crotalaria virgultatis DC.
- Introgression with C.spartioides occurs in Namibia. (Polhill 1982, ref.461).
- Crotalaria vitellina Ker Gawler Var. oblongifolia Benth.
- Crotalaria vitellina subsp. oblongifolia Benth.: Accepted [06/03/01 15:21] [1854]
- Crotalaria welwitschii Baker
- Torre (CFA,ref.216)distiguishes a var.sousae. Polhill (r.461)non-committal.
- Crudia bibundina Harms
- Probably not a validly published name.
- Crudia harmsiana De Wild.
- Two varieties (FCB - ref.113).
- Crudia ledermannii Harms
- Mentioned in Fl.Cameroun (ref.111) but no description.
- No material at K;Zenker 4086 labelled "Crudia sp.nov.aff.C.ledermannii".
- Crudia sp.A Keay
- Oban,Nigeria; Talbot 580; common Cameroun (Nig.Trees ref.3).
- Crudia zenkeri Harms
- Recent reputed Cam.material(Letouzey 11934 & 11705)looks different.
- Type (Zenker 2634) at Kew.
- Cryptosepalum exfoliatum De Wild.
- Five subspecies;exfoliatum,craspedoneuron,pseudotaxus,suffruticans,puberulum.
- Cryptosepalum exfoliatum De Wild. Subsp. exfoliatum
- Three varieties recognized (Duvigneaud & Brenan)
- Cryptosepalum maraviense Oliver
- Very variable;Duvigneaud & Brenan (ref 169) & FTEA distinguish 8 unnamed forms
- Cryptosepalum staudtii Harms
- A gregarious species (White, ref.33).
- Cryptosepalum tetraphyllum (Hook.f.)Benth.
- The vernacular name 'African Pine' is not specific to this taxon(Ref.13).
- Cullen corylifolium (L.)Medikus
- Omitted from Lock (1989)
- Previously cultivated on Reunion; no recent records. [1915]
- Cullen holubii (Burtt Davy)Stirton
- Treated by Grimes(1997) as a synonym of C.tomentosum. [3301]
- Stirton(2001)retains as a distinct taxon; a black clay seasonal marsh plant. [3302]
- Cullen jaubertianum (Fenzl)Stirton
- Iran and Iraq records both doubtful. [1862]
- Not mentioned by Rechinger (1984). [1952]
- Cyamopsis dentata (N.E.Br.)Torre
- Treated as intermediate between C.senegalensis & C.serrata by Gillett (1958).
- Intermediate status btwn C.senegalensis & C.serrata accepted by Schrire [2656]
- Probably of hybrid origin, but clearly identifiable with a broad distribution. [2656]
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.)Taubert
- Unknown in a wild state [1938]
- Probably wild in NW India [1914]
- Cyclopia aurescens Kies
- Two varieties, type & glauca, recognised by Kies (ref.408).
- Cyclopia falcata (Harvey)Kies
- 2 varieties, falcata & ovata (Kies 1951,ref.408).
- Kies treated C.subternata as a good species. Bond & Goldblatt(r.278) sink it.
- Treated as a good sp. with two vars. by Gibbs Russell (ref.279).
- Cyclopia genistoides (L.)Vent.
- Four varieties (Kies 1951, ref.408).
- Cyclopia montana Hofmeyer & E.Phillips
- Two varieties (Kies, 1951, ref.408).
- Cynometra alexandri C.H.Wright
- Often gregarious and locally abundant (White ref.33).
- An odd form with 8-10 leaflets occurs in Zaire (see FCB ref.113).
- Cynometra cauliflora L.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Cynometra congensis De Wild.
- Material poor; status doubtful (FCB ref.113).
- Gabon material at K is rather poor; not det. Leonard.
- Cynometra filifera Harms
- Generic position doubtful; material poor(Brenan,FTEA ref.106).
- Cynometra hankei Harms
- Gregarious in Camerounian forests (White, ref.33).
- Cynometra leonensis Hutch. & Dalziel
- Cynometra martiana Baillon
- Often confused with Cynometra spruceana Benth.
- Cynometra megalophylla Harms
- Possibly in Sierra Leone (FWTA ref.11).
- Cynometra nyangensis Pellegrin
- Known only from the type; v. close to C.oddonii De Wild. (q.v.).Fl.Gab.r.112.
- Cynometra oddonii De Wild.
- Sterile spec. from Cameroun (Letouzey 11493,K)may be this sp.
- Cynometra sessiliflora Harms
- Two varieties (FCB ref.113).
- Cynometra sp.A Brenan
- Cynometra spruceana Benth.
- Often confused with Cynometra martiana Baillon
- Cytisophyllum sessilifolium (L.)O.Lang
- Occurrence in Algeria uncertain (MedCL,r.454;Quezel & Santa,r.360,p.486).
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus aeolicus Guss.
- Publication of C.aeolicus previously attributed to Lindley (1836). [3124]
- Gussone validly published this name in 1834. [3125]
- Cytisus agnipilus Velen.
- doubtfully present in Greece-F.E. [754]
- Cytisus albus Hacq.
- Chamaecytisus albus (Hacq.)Rothm.: Accepted [11/19/92 13:48] [893]
- Cytisus arboreus (Desf.)DC.
- 4 ssp., arboreus, baeticus, catalaunicus, malacitanus. (MedCL,ref.454)
- Cytisus austriacus L.
- doubtfully present in Turkey-European [798]
- Chamaecytisus austriacus (L.)Link: Accepted [11/18/92 15:10] [798]
- doubtfully present in Turkey-European [754]
- Chamaecytisus austriacus (L.)Link: Accepted [11/18/92 15:10] [754]
- doubtfully present in Turkey-European [754]
- Cytisus austriacus L. Subsp. microphyllus (Boiss.)Boiss.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus balansae (Boiss.)Ball
- 2 subspp.,of which 1,balansae,in Africa. (MedCL,ref.454).
- Cytisus balansae (Boiss.)Ball Subsp. europaeus (G.Lopez & C.E.Jarvis)Munoz Garm.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- For horticultural hybrids see Cytisus praecox. [2193]
- Cytisus beanii Dallimore
- horticultural hybrid-Cytisus X beanii Dallimore [1961]
- reported as A.ardvinii X C.purgans [1961]
- Cytisus benehoavensis (Bolle)Svent.
- Cytisus benehoavensis (Bolle)Svent.: Accepted [11/20/92 13:43] [1886]
- Cytisus blockianus Pawl.
- Chamaecytisus blockianus (Pawl.)Klask.: Accepted [11/18/92 15:14] [774]
- Cytisus borysthenicus Gruner
- Chamaecytisus borysthenicus (Gruner)Klask.: Accepted [11/12/92 11:16] [774]
- Cytisus cantabricus (Willk.)Reichb.f.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus creticus Boiss. & Heldr.
- Chamaecytisus creticus (Boiss. & Heldr.)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 15:17] [754]
- Cytisus eriocarpus Boiss.
- Chamaecytisus eriocarpus (Boiss.)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 15:19] [754]
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus fontanesii Ball
- MedCL(r.454)provisionally recognises 2 ssp.,of which s.fontanesii in Africa.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus grandiflorus (Brot.)DC.
- 3 subspp.,grandiflorus,barbarus,haplophyllus (MedCL,ref.454).
- Cytisus graniticus Rehmann
- Chamaecytisus graniticus (Rehmann)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 15:23] [893]
- Cytisus hirsutus L.
- Chamaecytisus hirsutus (L.)Link: Accepted [11/18/92 16:08] [754]
- doubtfully present in Poland [798]
- Chamaecytisus hirsutus (L.)Link: Accepted [11/18/92 16:08] [754]
- doubtfully present in Poland [754]
- Cytisus hirsutus L. Subsp. polytrichus (M.Bieb.)Hayek
- Chamaecytisus polytrichus (M.Bieb.)Rothm.: Accepted [11/19/92 17:00] [893]
- Cytisus ingramii Blakelock
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus jankae Velen.
- Chamaecytisus jankae (Velen.)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:13] [893]
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus kovacevii Velen.
- Chamaecytisus kovacevii (Velen.)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:15] [893]
- Cytisus leiocarpus A.Kerner
- Chamaecytisus leiocarpus (A.Kerner)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:16] [893]
- Cytisus malacitanus Boiss. Subsp. catalaunicus (Webb)Heyw.
- Cytisus malacitanus subsp. catalaunicus (Webb)Heyw.: Synonym [01/04/93 13:55] [454]
- Cytisus arboreus subsp. catalaunicus (Webb)Maire: Accepted [01/04/93 13:55] [454]
- Cytisus malacitanus subsp. catalaunicus (Webb)Heyw.: Synonym [01/04/93 13:55] [454]
- Cytisus arboreus subsp. catalaunicus (Webb)Maire: Accepted [01/04/93 13:55] [454]
- Cytisus malacitanus subsp. catalaunicus (Webb)Heyw.: Synonym [01/04/93 13:55] [454]
- Cytisus arboreus subsp. catalaunicus (Webb)Maire: Accepted [01/04/93 13:55] [454]
- Cytisus malacitanus Boiss. Subsp. malacitanus
- Occurrence in Morocco doubtful (MedCL,ref.454). [454]
- Cytisus arboreus subsp. malacitanus (Boiss.)Malagarr.: Accepted [01/05/93 15: [454]
- Cytisus multiflorus (L'Her.)Sweet
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus paczoskii V.Krecz.
- Chamaecytisus paczoskii (V.Krecz.)Klask.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:21] [774]
- Cytisus podolicus Blocki
- Chamaecytisus podolicus (Blocki)Klask.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:23] [754]
- Cytisus praecox Beauverd
- Named horticultural hybrid between C.multiflorus & C.purgans. Originated [2193]
- Messrs.Wheeler,Warminster,UK c.1867. [2193]
- Cytisus procumbens (Willd.)Sprengel
- doubtfully present in Albania [754]
- Cytisus pulvinatus Quezel
- Cytisus pulvinatus Quezel: Synonym [11/18/92 16:26] [454]
- Chamaecytisus pulvinatus (Quezel)C.Raynaud: Accepted [11/18/92 16:26] [454]
- Cytisus pulvinatus Quezel: Synonym [11/18/92 16:26] [454]
- Cytisus purpureus Scop.
- Chamaecytisus purpureus (Scop.)Link: Accepted [11/18/92 16:27] [798]
- Cytisus ratisbonensis Schaeffer
- Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis (Schaeffer)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:29] [754]
- Cytisus reverchonii (Degen & Herv.-Bass.)Bean
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus ruthenicus Wol.
- Chamaecytisus ruthenicus (Wol.)Klask.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:35] [754]
- Cytisus spinescens C.Presl
- Chamaecytisus spinescens (C.Presl)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:34] [754]
- doubtfully present in Greece-F.E. [893]
- Chamaecytisus spinescens (C.Presl)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:34] [893]
- doubtfully present in Greece-F.E. [754]
- Cytisus striatus (Hill)Rothm.
- 5 varieties:bicolor, argyrea, canescens, naviculifolia & orcuttiana. [1085]
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus tommasinii Vis.
- Chamaecytisus tommasinii (Vis.)Rothm.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:38] [893]
- Cytisus villosus Pourret
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Cytisus wulfii V.Krecz.
- Chamaecytisus wulfii (V.Krecz.)Klask.: Accepted [11/18/92 16:39] [754]
- Dalbergia afzeliana G.Don
- Flore du Congo recognises two varieties.
- Dalbergia ajudana Harms
- Type destroyed;no further collection. See Harms,EJ 26:295 (1899).
- Dalbergia albiflora Hutch. & Dalziel
- Two subspecies, albiflora & echinocarpa (FWTA).
- Dalbergia arbutifolia Baker
- Two subspecies; arbutifolia & aberrans (FTEA)
- D.ochracea cannot be ascribed to a subspecies (FTEA).
- Dalbergia bakeri Baker
- Two varieties recognized in CFA, ref.216.
- Dalbergia boehmii Taubert
- Two subspecies; boehmii & stuhlmannii (FTEA)
- Dalbergia boehmii Taubert Subsp. boehmii
- A specimen from Gambia (Mead 38, K) may belong here.
- Dalbergia cearensis Ducke
- Possibly occurs in Minas Gerais (Brazil) but not yet recorded from this state. [3145]
- Dalbergia cultrata Benth. Var. cultrata
- Used locally for lac; used for agricultural and domestic tools & for carving [1946]
- Dalbergia densiflora (Benth.)Benth.
- Very little information exists for this species; probably a scandent shrub. [3145]
- Dalbergia ecastaphyllum (L.)Taubert
- Cultivated in the botanic gardens on Mauritius & Reunion during the 1800's. [1915]
- No recent records of this species on Mauritius and Reunion. [1915]
- Appears to be an American plant naturalised in Africa, but this is debatable. [3145]
- Dalbergia elegans A.M.Carvalho
- Records exist for Minas Gerais & Rio de Janeiro(Brazil)but these are doubtful. [3145]
- Dalbergia ernest-ulei Hoehne
- Very poorly known; only two collections exist. [3145]
- Dalbergia florifera De Wild.
- C.F.A. mentions a "Dalbergia aff. florifera".
- Dalbergia foliolosa Benth.
- Some specimens from Bahia may be a new taxon; more research is needed. [3145]
- Dalbergia foliosa (Benth.)A.M.Carvalho
- Carvalho(1997)records taxon for the Guianas, but doesn't specify countries. [3145]
- Dalbergia fouilloyana Pellegrin
- Close to D.mayumbensis Baker f. (Pellegrin) (q.v.).
- Dalbergia frutescens (Vell.Conc.)Britton
- Presence in Bolivia and Peru not confirmed by Carvalho (1997). [3145]
- Two botanical varieties: see var.frutescens and var.tomentosa.
- Dalbergia frutescens (Vell.Conc.)Britton Var. tomentosa (J.Vogel)Benth.
- Ducke (1949) records D.tomentosa (synonym) from Surinam. [1231]
- Carvalho (1997) does not record this taxon as occurring in Surinam. [3145]
- Dalbergia grandibracteata De Wild.
- Guinea record not in FWTA; no material from W.Africa at K.
- Dalbergia heudelotii Stapf
- Variation, and related un-named taxa, discussed in FCB.
- Dalbergia hiemalis Malme
- Perhaps extends further west than current records indicate. [3145]
- May occur in Bolivia & Paraguay. [3145]
- Dalbergia hygrophila (Benth.)Hoehne
- Probably occurs in Colombia but there are no definite records. [3145]
- Dalbergia lactea Vatke
- Very similar to D.saxatilis (q.v.) (FCB)
- Dalbergia lanceolaria L.f.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Only represented by old collections from Reunion botanic garden. [1915]
- Dalbergia lanceolaria L.f. Subsp. paniculata (Roxb.)Thoth.
- Wood not of much economic value, but used for house-building & firewood [1946]
- Dalbergia lastoursvillensis Pellegrin
- Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Reunion. [1915]
- Dalbergia librevillensis Pellegrin
- Klaine 3368 & 1923, both at K.
- Dalbergia malangensis Sousa
- d'Orey & Liberato(Bol.Soc.Brot.2,44:31;1970)regard as syn.of D.noldeae(q.v.)
- Dalbergia mayumbensis Baker f.
- Klaine 1161 from Gabon (K) appears identical.
- Dalbergia monetaria L.f.
- Presence in Mexico not confirmed by Carvalho (1997). [3145]
- Confined to Brazil,Colombia,Peru & Venezuela in South America (Carvalho,1997). [3145]
- Records for French Guiana,Guyana & Surinam not confirmed by Carvalho(1997). [3145]
- Dalbergia monophylla G.A.Black
- Known only from the type collection. [2262]
- Dalbergia ngounyensis Pellegrin
- Sierra Leone record not in FWTA; no material at K.
- Dalbergia nigra (Vell.Conc.)Benth.
- Listed in CITES Appendix I as of 11th June 1992 [2414]
- CITES Appendix I lists species that are threatened with extinction through
- commercial exploitation and which are therefore banned from trade [2414]
- Reported to produce Brazil's most valuable timber. [1414]
- Dalbergia noldeae Harms
- Not mentioned in CFA or in FWTA.
- Dalbergia revoluta Ducke
- Carvalho(1997)records taxon for the Guianas, but does not specify countries. [3145]
- Dalbergia riparia (Martius)Benth.
- Peruvian specimens may not belong to this taxon (Carvalho 1989). [2262]
- Dalbergia sampaioana Kuhlm. & Hoehne
- Taxon is known from only four collections. [2262]
- Dalbergia sissoides Wight & Arn.
- High quality timber [1946]
- Dalbergia sp.A Hepper
- J.B.Hall (notes on sheets at K) dets as D.ealaensis (q.v.).
- Dalbergia sp.A Sousa
- May = D.pacycarpa var.latifoliolata ,but that = D.ngounyensis (FCB)
- D.ngounyensis is not the same as this taxon (CFA).
- Dalbergia sp.B Sousa
- Dalbergia spinosa Roxb.
- Powdered roots absorb alcohol [1946]
- Dalbergia stipulacea Roxb.
- Bark & roots used as fish poison [1946]
- Dalbergia subcymosa Ducke
- Presence in Peru & Surinam not confirmed by Carvalho (1997). [3145]
- Dalbergia vacciniifolia Vatke
- Confused with D.acariiantha in TTCL (ref. 35).
- Dalbergia villosa (Benth.)Benth.
- Two botanical varieties: see var.barretoana and var.villosa.
- Dalbergia villosa (Benth.)Benth. Var. villosa
- Foster(1958)records Machaerium sordidum (synonym) for Bolivia. [1289]
- Carvalho(1997)does not report this taxon as occurring in Bolivia. [3145]
- Dalea bicolor Willd.
- Treated by Barneby,1977(ref.1085)with 5 varieties:bicolor, argyrea, canescens,
- naviculifolia & orcuttiana.
- Dalhousiea africana S.Moore
- May occur Central African Rep. (K).Some K sheets labelled 'var.griseopilosa'.
- Daniellia pynaertii De Wild.
- D.mortehanii based on fls.of this + lvs. of Afzelia sp. (Leonard, ref.114).
- Daniellia thurifera Bennett
- Used in perfumery (Dalziel ref.14).
- Daviesia latifolia R.Br.
- Delonix elata (L.)Gamble
- Variation discussed in FTEA ref.106.
- Delonix regia (Hook.)Raf.
- One of the most widely cultivated ornamental trees in the tropics.
- Endangered in its native Malagasy habitat [2268]
- Dendrolobium triangulare (Retz.)Schindler
- Ohashi also records for Africa;probably a mistake for D.umbellatum. [2069]
- Dendrolobium umbellatum (L.)Benth.
- Dendrolobium umbellatum (L.)Benth.: Synonym [01/31/97 15:22] [210]
- Desmodium umbellatum (L.)DC.: Accepted [01/31/97 15:22] [210]
- Derris elliptica (Wallich)Benth.
- Crushed roots used as an insecticide & fish poison [1915]
- Basionym sometimes attributed to Roxburgh, Fl.Ind.3:242(Oct.-Dec.1832), but
- Wallich, Pl.As.Rar.3,t.237(Mar.1832), has priority [2297]
- Doubtfully present in Samoa, Niue, and the Cook and Society Islands. [2968]
- Derris ferruginea (Roxb.)Benth.
- Sanjappa, 1990 includes within D.elegans Benth.
- Derris hainesiana Thoth.
- a rare plant in India known only from North Bihar [1978]
- Derris koolgibberah Bailey Subsp. pseudoinvoluta Verdc.
- May prove to be a distinct species. [261]
- Derris malaccensis Prain
- May be cultivated Zaire.See Vanden Abeele & Vandeput (1951). (FCB, ref.230.)
- Poisonous; law forbids use as fish poison in Niue. [2266]
- Derris scandens (Roxb.)Benth.
- Ornamental woody climber [1915]
- Derris trifoliata Lour.
- Doubtfully present on Reunion;one collection exists which is old & incomplete. [1915]
- Desmanthus acuminatus Benth.
- Desmanthus acuminatus Benth.: Synonym [09/27/94 15:16] [1360]
- Desmanthus glandulosus (B.Turner)Luckow
- Desmanthus glandulosus (B.Turner)Luckow: Synonym [09/27/94 17:17] [2142]
- Desmanthus illinoensis (Michaux)Macmillan
- Naturalized from America. [2825]
- Desmanthus pernambucanus (L.)Thellung
- Introduced and widely naturalised on many continents. [2142]
- Desmanthus pumilus (Schldl.)Macbr.
- Luckow recognises two varieties: pumilus & michoacanus [2142]
- Desmanthus tatuhyensis Hoehne
- Luckow recognises two varieties: tatuhyensis & brevipes(B.Turner)Luckow [2142]
- Desmanthus virgatus (L.)Willd.
- Bahian material reported by Lewis (1987). [1414]
- is treated under D.leptophyllus by Lucknow (1993). [2142]
- Luckow doesn't recognise varieties of D.virgatus [2142]
- Desmodium adscendens (Sw.)DC.
- Two varieties (a. & robustum)(FTEA ref. 210 & FCB ref.236)
- The only specimen found from the Seychelles may not belong to this taxon. [1941]
- Desmodium asperum Desv.
- South African material looks like Kenya pls. det.D.discolor by Schubert(K).
- Desmodium barbatum (L.)Benth.
- 4 vars;barbatum,dimorphum,procumbens,argyreum;study needed (FTEA ref.210).
- One collection by MaŒtre exists labelled from 'Bourbon'(old name for Reunion). [1915]
- Most MaŒtre collections labelled 'Bourbon' are from Madagascar(Polhill, 1990). [1915]
- Desmodium cajanifolium (Kunth)DC.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Desmodium caudatum (Thunb.)DC.
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu. [1930]
- Desmodium delicatulum A.Rich.
- Much confused with D.setigerum & D.hirtum (q.v.) FTEA ref.210.
- Desmodium dichotomum (Willd.)DC.
- Verdcourt (ref.237) states introduced in Africa; native of Asia.
- Desmodium discolor Vogel
- Kew material det.B.Schubert. [8]
- Desmodium discolor Vogel: Provisional (see ref.) [8]
- Desmodium distortum (Aublet)Macbr.
- Determination doubtful (Ern, ref.23).
- Desmodium elegans DC.
- Desmodium gangeticum (L.)DC.
- Doubtfully present on Mauritius; only represented by old collections. [1915]
- Desmodium heterocarpon (L.)DC.
- Two varieties, het. & strigosum; former cult.EA;latter prob. native (FTEA 210)
- Desmodium heterocarpon (L.)DC. Var. heterocarpon
- Japanese distribution: W.Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Desmodium heterocarpon (L.)DC. Var. strigosum van Meeuwen
- Cultivated in the Mascarenes during the 1800's; no recent records. [1915]
- Desmodium hirtum Guillemin & Perrottet
- Two varieties, hirtum & delicatulum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Desmodium incanum DC.
- B.Schrire accepts D.incanum as correct name.
- D.canum (often used) is invalid name (Verdcourt ref.261);work needed.
- Authority often cited as (Sw.)DC.
- Correct name for this taxon is D.mauritianum (Willd.)DC. [1915]
- D.mauritianum rejected due to long term use in referring to D.ramosissimum. [1915]
- Desmodium intortum (Miller)Urban
- May be synonymous with D.uncinatum & D.sandwicense (q.v.) Verdc.,ref.261.
- Desmodium laxum DC.
- 3 subsp. laterale, laxum and leptopus. [2907]
- Desmodium laxum DC. Subsp. laterale (Schindler)Ohashi
- Japenese Distribution: S.Kyushu. [1930]
- Desmodium laxum DC. Subsp. laxum
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Desmodium laxum DC. Subsp. leptopus (Benth.)H.Ohashi
- Japenese distribution: S.Kyushu [1930]
- Desmodium microphyllum (Thunb.)DC.
- Japanese distribution: W.Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Desmodium multiflorum DC.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Desmodium nemorosum Benth.
- D. nemorosum var. whitfordii (Schindler)Ohashi, pro parte, excl. specime cit e [3266]
- Philippines. [3266]
- Desmodium ospriostreblum Chiov.
- Doubtful record from Togo (Ern; ref.23).
- May be of American origin (Verdcourt 1974 ref.237)
- Scarcely differs from D.procumbens(Miller)Hitchc. (Verdcourt 1974 ref.237).
- Desmodium podocarpum DC.
- 3 vars. podocarpum, fallax and oxyphyllum. [2907]
- Desmodium podocarpum DC. Subsp. fallax (Schindler)Ohashi
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Desmodium podocarpum DC. Subsp. oxyphyllum (DC.)H.Ohashi
- Japanese distribution: Kyushu; Hokkaido; Honshu; Shikoku [1930]
- Vars. oxyphyllum and manshuricum recognised in Japan. [2069]
- Desmodium podocarpum DC. Subsp. podocarpum
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Desmodium procumbens (Miller)Hitchc.
- African records mostly, if not all, misdeterminations (FTEA, ref.210).
- Desmodium ramosissimum G.Don
- Commonly known under the name Desmodium mauritianum; see note under D.incanum. [1915]
- Desmodium repandum (Vahl)DC.
- Only represented by old specimens on Mauritius. [1915]
- Desmodium salicifolium (Poiret)DC.
- Two botanical varieties: var. salicifolium & var. densiflorum (FTEA ref.210).
- Cordemoy (1895) records taxon for Reunion,but it has not be found there since. [1915]
- Type of D.oxybracteum possibly from Mauritius;taxon not found there recently. [1915]
- Desmodium schweinfurthii Schindler
- Recorded from Mali by FCB ref.236; not mentioned in FWTA ref.212.
- Desmodium sequax Wallich
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Desmodium setigerum (E.Meyer)Harvey
- Much confused in literature with D.hirtum and D.delicatulum (FTEA ref.210).
- Desmodium velutinum (Willd.)DC.
- Cultivated on Mauritius in the 19th Century. No recent records. [3052]
- Detarium beurmannianum Schweinf.
- Described by Schweinf. in Zeitschr.Allg.Erdk.(1863)297.
- Noted in Kew copy of FTA as syn. of D.senegalense sens.lat.
- See also Walpers, Rep.vii.:824
- Detarium microcarpum Guillemin & Perrottet
- Confused with D.senegalense pre-1950 (FWTA).
- A species characteristic of shallow soils and rocky sites.(White ref.33).
- Detarium senegalense J.Gmelin
- Confused with D.microcarpum pre-1950.
- Dewevrea gossweileri Baker f.
- Probably a variety of D.bilabiata (FCB, ref.236,p.62).
- Doubtfully distinct at specific level (CFA, ref.216).
- Dialium angolense Oliver
- D.evrardii placed as syn. by Rojo but could be distinct.
- Dialium aubrevillei Pellegrin
- Rojo (notes at K) regards this as conspecific with D.polyanthum.
- Dialium bipindense Harms
- Dialium fleuryi Pellegrin is a nomem nudum.
- Dialium corbisieri Staner
- Regarded as synonymous with D.polyanthum by Rojo (notes at K).
- Dialium densiflorum Harms
- Regarded as a synonym of D.zenkeri by Rojo (notes at K).
- Dialium eurysepalum Harms
- Regarded as a synonym of D.bipindense by Rojo (notes at K).
- Dialium excelsum Stey.
- Eggeling 5484 (poss. = D.bipindense,I.T.U. ref 9) is Pancovia sp.(Sapotaceae).
- Dialium gossweileri Baker f.
- Regarded as synonym of D.pachyphyllum by Rojo (notes at K).
- Dialium graciliflorum Harms
- Known only from (?lost) type. May = D.polyanthum (FCB ref.113).
- Dialium guianense (Aublet)Sandw.
- Arouna divaricata Willd.: Synonym [90.07.30 14:46] [1645]
- Dialium guianense (Aublet)Sandw.: Synonym [90.07.30 14:47] [1825]
- Arouna divaricata Willd.: Provisional [90.07.30 14:47] [1825]
- Dialium hexasepalum Harms
- Known only from type until refound 1981 (Liben,B.J.B.B.53:516-517).
- Dialium kasaiense Stey.
- Treated as a variety of D.angolense by Rojo (notes at K.)
- Dialium latifolium Harms
- No subsequent records; not mentioned in Fl.Cameroun.
- Dialium ovoideum Thwaites
- endemic to Sri Lanka. [2229]
- Dialium pachyphyllum Harms
- D.gossweileri regarded as a synonym of this by Rojo (notes at K).
- Dialium poggei Harms
- Known only from (?lost) type. (FCB ref 113).
- Dialium polyanthum Harms
- D.aubrevillei & D.corbisieri regarded as synonyms of this by Rojo(notes at K)
- Dialium soyauxii Harms
- Regarded as synonymous with D.zenkeri by Rojo (notes at K).
- Dialium sp. Torre & Hillc.
- Poor material; Gossweiler 6980 (CFA ref.110).
- Dichilus lebeckioides DC.
- There is an empty "Zimbabwe" folder for this taxon at Kew.
- Plants from Natal & lowveld separated at K as a 'form'.
- Dichilus pilosus Schinz
- Viertelj.Naturf.Ges. Zurich 52 (1907):429
- Dichrostachys cinerea (L.)Wight & Arn.
- 8 subspecies and 7 varieties recognised (Brenan & Brummitt 1965;Ref.21)
- Possibly an early introduction to Malesiana. [2022]
- Reported for Cuba under D.glomerata. [1409]
- Dichrostachys cinerea (L.)Wight & Arn. Subsp. africana Brenan & Brummitt
- Brenan and Brummitt distinguish seven varieties.Ref 21. All desc.& mapped.
- Dichrostachys cinerea (L.)Wight & Arn. Subsp. argillicola Brenan & Brummitt
- Two varieties. (Brenan & Brummitt 1965;ref.21)
- Dichrostachys cinerea (L.)Wight & Arn. Subsp. cinerea
- Dichrostachys cinerea (L.)Wight & Arn. Subsp. platycarpa (W.Bull)Brenan & Brummitt
- Two varieties; disjunct distributions. Described and mapped Br. & Br. Ref.21
- Dichrostachys kirkii Benth.
- J.B.Gillett(pers.comm.)considers A.puccioniana a distinct sp.of Dichrostachys
- Didelotia africana Baillon
- Recorded Timber use based on misidentification [1745]
- Didelotia brevipaniculata J.Leonard
- Said to be gregarious in forest in Cameroun (White, ref.33).
- Ejiofor FHI 21893 from Nigeria may be this.
- Didelotia engleri Dinkl. & Harms
- Unconfirmed (and unlikely)records from Gabon and Equatorial Guinea [1745]
- Didelotia idae Oldeman et al.
- Disagreement about distinctness of this from D.unifoliolata-see specs. at K.
- Didelotia ledermannii Harms
- Included by J.Leonard (ref.114); not mentioned in Fl.Cameroun (ref.111).
- Didelotia minutiflora (A.Chev.)J.Leonard
- Fl.Gabon suggests that this could be a liane. Known only from the type.
- Some doubt as to growth habit; could be a liana [1745]
- Didelotia pauli-sitai Letouzey
- Morel 37 SRF (P) from Gabon may be same (Letouzey ref.180).
- Didelotia sp. Keay
- Liberian material is Tetraberlinia tubmaniana (q.v.) (Ref 13).
- Didelotia unifoliolata J.Leonard
- Disagreement as to distinctness of this & D.idae (see notes on specs. at Kew).
- Dillwynia juniperina Lodd.
- Decorative, prickly, useful as refuge for birds or directing foot traffic [1924]
- Dillwynia retorta (Wendl.)Druce
- polymorphic [1917]
- Hardy ornamental [1924]
- Dillwynia sericea Cunn.
- variable; different flower colour forms; not very common in cultivation.
- Dimorphandra coccinea Ducke
- known only from vicinity of Manaus [1291]
- Dimorphandra cuprea Sprague & Sandw.
- with ssp. cuprea, ferruginea & velutina [1291]
- Dimorphandra gigantea Ducke
- the distribution map in Silva, 1986 is incorrect based on the cited specimens [1291]
- the peruvian distribution fide Macbride, 1943 is not verified by Silva, 1986 [1291]
- Dimorphandra ignea Ducke
- known only from the vicnity of Manaus [1291]
- Dimorphandra jorgei M.F.Silva
- the distribution map in Silva, 1986 is incomplete; see text listings [1291]
- Dimorphandra loretensis M.F.Silva
- The distribution map [fig.35] is wrong for this peruvian species [1291]
- Dimorphandra macrostachya Benth.
- with subsp. macrostachya, congestiflora & glabrifolia [1291]
- Dimorphandra multiflora Ducke
- The record for Surinam is not verified in the monograph [1291]
- Dimorphandra pennigera Tul.
- Type cited by Silva is incorrect [1291]
- Dimorphandra wilsonii Rizz.
- known only from the type collection [1291]
- Dioclea hexandra (Ralph)Mabb.
- Verdcourt,1979(ref.261)doubts asiatic material is conspecific with true [261]
- D.reflexa from W.Africa & America. [261]
- Drift seeds regularly reported from beaches in Florida, USA. [3132]
- Drift seeds reported from beaches in Gabon. [3134]
- Dioclea megacarpa Rolfe
- One old specimen from Mauritius exists, without fruit. [1915]
- Mauritius specimen originally named D.violacea Benth. [1915]
- Maxwell later assigned Mauritius specimen to D.megacarpa. [1915]
- Without fruit the identity of the specimen from Mauritius remains doubtful. [1915]
- Dioclea virgata (Rich.)Amshoff
- Dioclea virgata (Rich.)Amshoff: Provisional (see ref.) [8]
- R.H.Maxwell (thesis)also gives a poss.record fr.Ethiopia(Sennaar,Kotschy 225). [8]
- Dioclea virgata (Rich.)Amshoff: Provisional (see ref.) [8]
- R.H.Maxwell (thesis)also gives a poss.record fr.Ethiopia(Sennaar,Kotschy 225). [8]
- Dioclea wilsonii Standley
- Has been cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Cadet collection from Rodrigues is impossible to identify. [3060]
- Cadet collection could be D.wilsonii or D.megacarpa (see also D.megacarpa). [3060]
- Diphyllarium mekongense Gagnepain
- Poorly known; relationships uncertain. [3047]
- Diphysa robinioides Benth. & Oersted
- Cultivated in Bahia, Brazil [1414]
- Diplotropis purpurea (Rich.)Amshoff
- Recognized by Lima,1985(ref.1424) with two varieties, purpurea & leptophylla. [1424]
- Dipogon lignosus (L.)Verdc.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Dipteryx odorata (Aublet)Willd.
- Large trees in Amazonia recorded as over 1,100 years old. [2941]
- Trees of 1m 20cm trunk diameter recorded with growth rate of 0.1cm/yr. [2941]
- Beans cured in alcohol. [3127]
- The frosted appearance of cured beans is due to crystalline coumarin. [3127]
- A 'concrete' & 'absolute' extracted from cured beans (aromatherapy). [3127]
- Used in chypres-type perfumes for 'new-mown hay' fragrance. [3127]
- No longer used in aromatherapy because of coumarin levels. [3127]
- No longer used in flavouring because of coumarin levels. [3127]
- Once used as an insecticide. [3127]
- Used for flavouring tobacco in countries without coumarin ban. [3127]
- Dipteryx punctata (S.F.Blake)Amshoff
- This taxon needs study at infraspecific rank. [2282]
- Diptychandra aurantiaca Tul. Subsp. epunctata (Tul.)G.P.Lewis
- Illustrated [t.13] as Diptychandra epunctata [1855]
- Dolichos angustifolius Ecklon & Zeyher
- Included in Gibbs-Russell (1987) as good species.
- Dolichos angustissimus E.Meyer
- Not mentioned in Gibbs-Russell (1987).
- Dolichos bellus Harms
- Type destroyed (FTEA, ref.210).
- Dolichos bianoensis R.Wilczek
- Two subspecies, bianoensis & orientalis (Verdcourt 1970, ref.275).
- Dolichos capensis L.
- Not identifiable with certainty from description (Verdc. ref.275)
- Not the same as Vigna capensis (L.)Walp. (Verdcourt ref.275).
- Discussed in detail by Verdcourt in ref.275 (1970).
- Dolichos cardiophyllus Harms
- Var.subsessilis Baker f. (CFA ref.216) is prob.not conspecific (FTEA ref.210).
- Dolichos homblei De Wild.
- Very close to D.trinervatus (q.v.) (FCB ref.230).
- Dolichos kilimandscharicus Taubert
- Two subspecies; k. & parviflorus (Verdcourt 1970 ref.275).
- Dolichos longipes Buchwald
- Type destroyed. No recent material. May occur Malawi (FTEA ref.210).
- Dolichos lualabensis R.Wilczek
- Two subspecies; lualabensis & ufipaensis. (Verdc. ref.275 & FTEA ref.210).
- Dolichos petiolatus R.Wilczek
- A specimen from Angola (Richards 17149,K) may be this.
- Dolichos pseudocajanus Baker
- Material from Nigeria (Tuley 1625,K) approaches this species.
- Dolichos schweinfurthii Harms
- Poorly understood (Thulin - Leg.Eth.ref.24)
- Dolichos sericeus E.Meyer
- Four subspp.;s.,formosus, glabrescens, pseudofalcatus (Verdcourt ref.275).
- Dolichos sericeus E.Meyer Subsp. glabrescens Verdc.
- Verdcourt(1970)ref.275 records from Uganda; not in FTEA ref.210.
- Dolichos simplicifolius Hook.f.
- Specimens close to this at K from Zambia, Angola,Malawi.
- Illustrated in Bot.Mag., t.7318 (1893).
- Dolichos smilacinus E.Meyer
- No spec. at K; not seen by Harvey(Fl.Cap.ref.222); not in Gibbs-Russell 1987.
- Dolichos sp.A J.B.Gillett et al.
- Habit uncertain;several collns.; could be form of D.pseudocajanus (FTEA,r.210)
- Dolichos sp.B J.B.Gillett et al.
- B.D.Burtt 1745. Close to D.compressus (q.v.). (FTEA, ref.210).
- Dolichos sp.C J.B.Gillett et al.
- Richards 7126. Close to D.simplicifolius; ? distinct. (FTEA, ref.210).
- Dolichos splendens Baker
- Close to D.kilimandscharicus (q.v.); subsp.only ? (Verdc.1970 ref.275).
- Dolichos trilobus L.
- Three subspecies; trilobus,transvaalicus & occidentalis (Verdc.1970,ref.275).
- A specimen from Sudan (Wickens 2337, K) is probably this.
- Taxonomic and nomenclatural matters ; Verdcourt, Taxon 17:170 (1968).
- Dolichos trilobus L. Subsp. trilobus
- Two varieties, trilobus & stenophyllus (Verdcourt 1970 ref.275).
- Dolichos ungoniensis Harms
- Type destroyed. Affinities unknown. Could = D.kilimandscharicus (FTEA,ref.210)
- Dolichos xiphophyllus Baker
- May occur Malawi (FTEA Ref.210).
- Dolichos zovuanyi R.Wilczek
- Mutimushi 2826 (K) from Zambia is close to this.
- Dorycnium graecum (L.)Ser.
- formerly present but now apparently extinct in Cyprus.
- Dorycnium hirsutum (L.)Ser.
- Endemic to Med-checklist area [454]
- Dorycnium pentaphyllum Scop.
- Quezel & Santa (ref.360) use different specific limits.
- 5 subspp.;only the nominate one in Africa (Med-Cklst,ref.454).
- Dorycnium pentaphyllum Scop. Subsp. haussknechtii (Boiss.)Gams
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Dorycnium pentaphyllum Scop. Subsp. herbaceum (Villars)Rouy
- Treated as D.herbaceum with 2 subspecies,gracile & herbaceum, by Med-checklist [454]
- Dorycnium rectum (L.)Ser.
- Endemic to the Med-checklist area [454]
- Dorycnopsis gerardii (L.)Boiss.
- Subsumed under Anthyllis in most recent works
- Droogmansia cf.whytei Torre
- Cardoso s.n. (LISJC);Bie,1700m.(CFA ref.216).
- Droogmansia dorae Torre
- Two varieties (CFA ref.216).
- Droogmansia giorgii De Wild.
- Two varieties, g. & floribunda (FCB ref.236).
- May be variety of D.pteropus (q.v.) (Verdc.1974, ref.237).
- Droogmansia grandiflora B.G.Schubert
- Two varieties, g. & angusta (FCB, ref.236).
- Droogmansia ledermannii Schindler
- May be the same as D.pteropus,q.v.(FTEA, ref.210).
- Droogmansia longirhachis B.G.Schubert
- Virtually indistinguishable from D.pteropus v.pteropus(q.v.)(Verdc.1974,r.237)
- Droogmansia megalantha (Taubert)De Wild.
- Zambian material doubtful (Verdcourt 1974 ref.237).
- Two varieties (CFA ref.216).
- Droogmansia pteropus (Baker)De Wild.
- Four varieties(p.,angustipetiolata,whytei,platypus)(FTEA ref.210).
- FCB(ref.236)treats D.platypus,D.quarrei,D.whytei & D.longistipitata as gd spp.
- For discussion of the group, see Verdcourt,1974, ref.237.
- Droogmansia tenuis B.G.Schubert
- Two varieties, tenuis & laxa (FCB ref.236).
- Virtually indistinguishable from D.pteropus v.pteropus (Verdc.1974, ref.237).
- Dumasia truncata Siebold & Zucc.
- Japanese distribution: endemic to Honshu; Kyushu; Shikoku [2826]
- Dunbaria punctata (Wight & Arn.)Benth.
- Dunbaria punctata (Wight & Arn.)Benth.: Synonym [05/24/01 08:51] [3187]
- Dunbaria conspersa Benth.: Accepted [05/24/01 08:51] [2415]
- Dysolobium dolichoides (Roxb.)Prain
- Two botanical vars sometimes recognised: vars dolichoides & schomburgkii. [2832]
- Van Welzen & den Hengst (1985) do not recognise the varieties. [3048]
- Dysolobium grande (Benth.)Prain
- Cultivated in the past in the botanic garden on Mauritius; no recent records. [1915]
- Ebenopsis caesalpinioides (Standley)Britton & Rose
- Roasted seeds can be eaten. [2986]
- Ebenus cretica L.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Ebenus lagopus (Jaub. & Spach)Boiss.
- Not mentioned by Rechinger. [1952]
- Boissier records: "Hab. in Persia australi. (Auche.)" [624]
- Echinospartum boissieri (Spach)Rothm.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Elephantorrhiza burkei Benth.
- Peculiar seedling structure (Journal of the Arnold Arboretum 51:114-128)
- Elephantorrhiza goetzei (Harms)Harms
- Elephantorrhiza obliqua Burtt Davy
- Two varieties recognised;both known only from types.
- Neither of the two varieties has been seen for 50 years (Ross 1974;ref.25)
- Elephantorrhiza rangei Harms
- Last seen in 1908 and could be extinct (Ross 1974 ref.25).
- Elephantorrhiza schinziana Dinter
- Not seen since 1939 and could be extinct (Ross 1974; ref 25).
- Elephantorrhiza sp.1 J.Ross
- Specimen is Strey 11073 from Cape Prov.,S.Africa.
- Elephantorrhiza woodii E.Phillips
- Two varieties, both rare and endangered (Ross 1974, ref.25).
- Elizabetha bicolor Ducke
- with vars. bicolor & velutina [1209]
- Elizabetha coccinea Benth.
- with vars. coccinea & oxyphylla [1209]
- Elizabetha grahamiae Cowan
- published as "grahamii" [1209]
- Eminia benguellensis Torre
- Two varieties (CFA ref.216).
- Endertia spectabilis Steenis & de Wit
- Endemic to Borneo. [2998]
- Type cultivated at Bogor,Java. [3004]
- Englerodendron usambarense Harms
- Variation discussed in FTEA. (ref 106).
- Entada arenaria Schinz
- A suffrutex. Two subspecies. Roots purgative (FCB ref.7).
- Entada arenaria Schinz Subsp. arenaria
- Entada bacillaris F.White
- Two varieties recognized (Brenan,FZ Mim. ref.6).
- Entada chrysostachys (Benth.)Drake
- In the past, cultivated on Mauritius; no recent records. [1915]
- Entada dolichorrhachis Brenan
- Entada gigas (L.)Fawcett & Rendle
- Seeds used as beads (JML pers.obs.). May occur in Tanzania (Herb.K).
- Drift seed reported from beaches in Florida, USA. [3132]
- Reported from beaches in the Netherlands - as drift seed or shipping refuse. [3133]
- Drift seed reported from beaches in Kenya. [3136]
- Drift seed reported from beaches in Gabon. [3134]
- Entada hockii De Wild.
- Growth form uncertain (FCB ref.7). May be synonym of E.arenaria (FCB).
- Entada mossambicensis Torre
- Roots stated to be tuberous (FZ;Ref.6)
- Entada phaneroneura Brenan
- This is not the same as Entada flexuosa Hutch. & Dalziel
- Entada phaseoloides (L.)Merr.
- Japanese distribution: S.Kyushu [1930]
- Entada rheedii Sprengel
- Seeds used as beads
- The correct name of this taxon is E.rheedii Spreng.(G.Lewis pers.comm.)
- Two subspecies recognised; see subspecies rheedii & subspecies sinohimalensis. [1913]
- Saponins in bark and seed used as soap [2022]
- The only Seychelles record is a stranded, but viable seed. [1941]
- Entada rheedii Sprengel Subsp. rheedii
- Supposedly introduced to Mauritius in the 1700's, but could be indigenous. [1915]
- Entada stuhlmannii (Taubert)Harms
- Often confused with Entada wahlbergii (q.v.).See Ross,FSA(ref.19).
- Entada wahlbergii Harvey
- Often confused with Entada stuhlmannii (q.v.) (Ross FSA ref.19).
- Enterolobium oldemanii Barneby & Grimes
- Used in cabinet work and joinery. [2986]
- Eperua grandiflora (Aublet)Benth.
- with ssp. grandiflora & guyanensis [1207]
- Eperua jenmanii Oliver
- with ssp. jenmanii & sandwithii [1207]
- Eperua oleifera Ducke
- with vars. oleifera & campestris [1207]
- Eperua rubiginosa Miq.
- with vars. rubiginosa & grandiflora [1207]
- Erinacea anthyllis Link
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Eriosema albo-griseum Baker f.
- Two subspecies, albogriseum & huillense (CFA, ref.216).
- Eriosema benguellense Rossberg
- Original description: Feddes Repert.39:165 (1936).
- Eriosema bieense Torre
- Napiform root (CFA ref.216).
- Eriosema buchananii Baker f.
- Two varieties, buchananii & subprostratum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema burkei Harvey
- Two varieties, burkei & var.A (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema campestre Benth.
- Three botanical varieties: see vars campestre, delicatula and macrophyllum. [3176]
- Eriosema campestre Benth. Var. campestre
- Eriosema campestre Benth. Var. macrophyllum (Grear)Fortunato
- Treated by Grear (1970) as E.crinitum var.macrophyllum (synonym). [1310]
- Material from Paraguay & Argentina cited by Grear doesn't belong to this taxon [1310]
- A perennial woody herb.
- Eriosema chicamba Baker f.
- Original description: Bol.Soc.Brot.2,8:109 (1933).
- Eriosema chrysadenium Taubert
- Three varieties (c.,grandiflorum, macrorhizum) (FTEA ref.210).
- Four varieties in FCB; var.intermedium syn. of E.erici-rosenii in FTEA ref 210
- Eriosema claessensii De Wild.
- May = E.ellipticum (FCB,230;FFNR,28); FTEA,210, regards as prov. distinct.
- Eriosema cordatum E.Meyer
- Hybrids with E.salignum recorded (Stirton 1981 ref. )
- For description of variation in South Africa, see Stirton 1981 (ref. ).
- Eriosema cordifolium A.Rich.
- E.c.var.longibracteatum (FCB,230), closer to E.verdickii (FTEA ref.210).
- Eriosema crinitum (Kunth)G.Don Var. discolor Fortunato
- Eriosema cyclophyllum Baker f.
- E.flexuosum Staner is very close (FCB,230; FTEA,210).
- Eriosema elliotii Baker f.
- J.P.Lebrun's E.piotii does not seem to have been published.(Folder + sp.at K).
- Eriosema erici-rosenii R.E.Fries
- Two varieties, erici-rosenii & machadoi (FTEA ref.210).
- Very similar to E.bequaertii & E.chrysadenium (FTEA, ref.210),
- Eriosema flemingioides Baker
- E.speciosum (q.v.)may also be a synonym (FTEA ref.210);kept sep. by Baudet.
- Letouzey 9626(K) from Cameroun may represent another related taxon.
- Eriosema flexuosum Staner
- May be a subsp. of E.cyclophyllum Baker f. (q.v.) (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema glomeratum (Guillemin & Perrottet)Hook.f.
- CFA (ref.216) recognises three varieties.
- Eriosema gossweileri Baker f.
- Roots tuberous (CFA ref.216)
- Cf.E.pumilum,E.shirense & E.prunelloides (Verdcourt 1971, ref.271).
- Eriosema gracillimum Baker f.
- Very poorly known;could = E.pumilum (Verdcourt 1971, ref.271).
- Eriosema griseum Baker
- Jacques-Felix (1971; ref.313) distinguishes vars. griseum & togoense. [3237]
- Eriosema hereroense Schinz
- PFSWA (ref.232) regards as syn. of E.pauciflorum; C.H.Stirton disagrees.
- Eriosema jurionianum Staner & Craene
- Two vars.,j. & fulvum (FTEA, ref.210);not recognised by Thulin,L.E.ref.24.
- Eriosema kankolo Hauman
- Two subspp.;kankolo & lanceolatum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema laurentii De Wild.
- Two subspecies, laurentii & arenicola (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema longipedunculatum (A.Rich.)Baker
- Two varieties (verdcourt 1971, ref.271); not maintained by Thulin,L.E.,ref.24.
- Eriosema macrostipulum Baker f.
- Two varieties; macrostipulum & minus (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema montanum Baker f.
- Two vars.,brevipedunculatum & montanum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema parviflorum E.Meyer
- Recorded from Angola in CFA (ref 216), but not in Verdcourt 1971 (ref.271).
- Two subspecies, parviflorum & podostachyum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Eriosema parviflorum E.Meyer Subsp. podostachyum (Hook.f.)J.K.Morton
- Hepper's E.parviflorum ssp.parviflorum (FWTA,ref.212) is this.(V.1971,ref.271)
- Eriosema pauciflorum Klotzsch
- Schreiber(PFSWA,ref.232) makes hereroense a syn. of this;C.H.Stirton disagrees
- Two varieties, pauciflorum & robustum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema populifolium Harvey
- Two subspecies,p.& capensis(Stirton & Gordon-Gray 1978, ref.318).
- Eriosema prunelloides Baker f.
- Close to E.pumilum, E.shirense,& E.rhodesicum (Verdcourt 1971, ref.271).
- Eriosema psoraleoides (Lam.)G.Don
- Var.grandiflorum retained in FCB(230) & CFA (216); not upheld FTEA (ref.210).
- Eriosema pumilum Verdc.
- Two varieties, pumilum & lanceolatum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema rhodesicum R.E.Fries
- Two varieties,rhodesicum & huambense (FTEA,ref.210).Comb.for huambense made ?
- Eriosema rhynchosioides Baker
- Pawek 10656 (K) from Malawi, may belong here.
- Two varieties, rhynchosioides & multiflorum (FTEA, ref.210).
- E.terniflorum & E.welwitschii both ex Angola(q.v.)could be syns.(FTEA,ref.210)
- Eriosema rufum (Kunth)G.Don
- Grear says synonym Eriosema adulterinum is of hybrid parentage. [1310]
- Eriosema rufum (Kunth)G.Don Var. macrostachyum (DC.)G.Don
- Eriosema salignum E.Meyer
- Hybridises with E.cordatum (Stirton 1981;Bothalia 13:307-316).
- Eriosema schweinfurthii Baker f.
- Uganda record needs confirmation; locality very imprecise (FTEA,ref.210).
- Zaire material somewhat different from the type (FCB, ref.230).
- Eriosema scioanum Avetta
- Two subspp.,scioanum & lejeunei (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema scioanum Avetta Subsp. lejeunei (Staner & Craene)Verdc.
- Three varieties,lejeunei,meruense & samburuense (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema shirense Baker f.
- Very variable (FTEA, ref.210).
- E.filipendulum treated as separate good species by Torre, CFA (ref.216).
- Torre (CFA, ref.216) distinguishes two varieties of his E.shirense.
- Sihronen 305 (K) from Burkina Faso could be this.
- Eriosema sparsiflorum Baker f.
- Two varieties, sparsiflorum & sessiliflorum (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema speciosum Baker
- Baudet (1973; ref.316) treats this as a good species.
- Verdcourt(FTEA,ref.210) doubts if it is distinct from E.flemingioides (q.v.).
- Eriosema spicatum Hook.f.
- Two subspecies (Verdcourt 1971, ref.271). s. & collinum.
- Eriosema stanerianum Hauman
- Some suggestion that this species may sometimes climb (FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema tephrosioides Harms
- FCB(ref.230) distinguishes a var.augustifoliolatum
- Eriosema terniflorum Baker f.
- Status doubtful;may be syn of E.rhynchosioides (FTEA, ref.210).
- FCB (ref.230) recognises a var. katangense.
- Eriosema tessmannii Baker f. & Haydon
- Possibly not distinct from E.monticola Taubert (q.v.)(FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema tisserantii Staner & Craene
- Variable and poorly defined (FCB, ref.230).
- The var.angustifolium (FCB, ref.230) is a syn. of E.tessmannii (FTEA, ref.210)
- Eriosema transvaalense Stirton
- Hybridises with E.angustifolium Schinz (Stirton,Bothalia 13:307-316).
- Eriosema tuberosum A.Rich.
- Poorly known;may prove to be a variant of E.schweinfurthii (Thulin, ref.24).
- Eriosema welwitschii Baker f.
- Status uncertain;may be syn. of E.rhynchosioides (q.v.)(FTEA, ref.210).
- Eriosema youngii Baker f.
- Two varieties, youngii & rufum, recognised by FTEA, ref.210.
- FTEA(210) record for Mali is wrong; locality is in Guinea Republic.
- Erophaca baetica (L.)Boiss.
- 2 subspp.:baetica & orientalis [2393]
- Erythrina abyssinica DC.
- Very variable (FTEA ref.210).
- Two subspecies, abyssinica & ??ex Angola (FTEA,ref.210).
- Erythrina acanthocarpa E.Meyer
- Erythrina americana Miller
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Erythrina bidwillii Lindley
- A hybrid; E.herbacea x E.crista-galli L. (FTEA ref.210) [2823]
- Japanese distribution: W. Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [2823]
- Widely cultivated in the world.
- Erythrina burttii Baker f.
- Rec.for Ethiopia by Krukoff & Barneby;not in Leg.Eth;prob.an error(M.Gilbert).
- Erythrina coddii Krukoff & Barneby
- A hybrid; E.latissima x E.lysistemon (Hennessy, ref. 392).
- Erythrina corallodendron L.
- Often found spelled as corallodendrum. [1056]
- Erythrina crista-galli L.
- Japanese distribution: W.Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu
- Native of tropical South America, especially Brazil. [2825]
- Widely cultivated as an ornamental.
- Erythrina dyeri E.F.Hennessy
- A hybrid,E.caffra x E.lysistemon. Fertile, unlike other S Afr. hybrids.
- Erythrina excelsa Baker
- Can hybridise with E.mildbraedii (K).
- Erythrina falcata Benth.
- Kenya material not typical (Krukoff, notes on sheet at K).
- Erythrina hennessyae Krukoff & Barneby
- A hybrid; E.lysistemon x E.humeana.
- Erythrina humeana Sprengel
- Erythrina johnsoniae E.F.Hennessy
- A hybrid; E.latissima x E.caffra. (E.F.Hennessy 1985)
- Erythrina lanigera Duvign. & R.Majot-Rochez
- A hybrid; E.abyssinica x E.mildbraedii (Krukoff & Barneby ref. 285).
- Erythrina lysistemon Hutch.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Erythrina melanacantha Harms
- Two subspecies,melanacantha & somala (Gillett 1972,KB).
- Erythrina mildbraedii Harms
- Can hybridise with E.excelsa (K).
- Erythrina mitis Jacq.
- May occur Tanzania (introduced)(FTEA,ref.210).
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Erythrina montana Rose & Standley
- A rare species;fruit needed for confirmation of record (Krukoff,note at K).
- Erythrina oliviae Krukoff
- Known only from the type locality. [285]
- Erythrina poeppigiana (Walp.)Cook
- McHargue says native to Panama [2416]
- Erythrina pygmaea Torre
- Habitat given in CFA(ref.216) as 'anharas'. ?translation?
- Erythrina schliebenii Harms
- Could be close to E.perrieri(Comoros,M'gascar; Krukoff & Barneby 74; ref.285).
- Erythrina senegalensis DC.
- Very similar to E.cogelii (q.v.) FWTA, ref.212).
- Not in Sudan, according to K & B ref.285, although rec.in FPAES (ref.29).
- recorded for Gabon but questionable. [285]
- Erythrina sp.1 F.White
- Erythrina sp.2 R.T.Hargreaves et al.
- Probably a hybrid from Costa Rica [2036]
- Erythrina sp.A J.B.Gillett et al.
- Similar to E.lysistemon (calyx diff.);could be variant (FTEA, ref.210).
- Erythrina suberosa Roxb.
- Thuan, 1979, does not include Vietnam. [1942]
- Wood is durable & used for jars & boxes [1947]
- Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk.)Merr.
- Commonly used as a shade for cocoa or coffee [1940]
- Cultivated on Mauritius under the name of E.indica (see also E.variegata). [1915]
- Erythrina sykesii Barneby & Krukoff
- Sterile hybrid clone originating in New Zealand (Krukoff & Barneby, 1974). [285]
- Probably originated in Australia (Webb, 1988). [2080]
- Erythrina tahitensis Nad.
- Endemic to Tahiti (Society Islands). [2968]
- Erythrina variegata L.
- Native in Tanzania but also planted away from the coast (FTEA ref.210).
- Material from Jamaica (Adams,1972=1056) treated under var.orientalis(L.)Merr. [1056]
- Possibly indigenous to the Seychelles. [1941]
- Erythrina velutina Willd.
- E.aurantiaca recognised as valid from [285]
- Erythrina vogelii Hook.f.
- Very close to E.senegalensis (q.v.) (FWTA ref.212).
- Krukoff & Barneby's(ref.285) Togo record is from present-day Ghana.
- Erythrina warneckei Baker f.
- May be a variant of E.abyssinica; known only from type (FTEA, ref.210).
- Erythrophleum africanum (Benth.)Harms
- Variable; see FTEA (ref.106) for discussion.
- Erythrophleum chlorostachys (F.Muell.)Baillon
- Hard timber valued for fence posts & structural purposes [1924]
- Euchresta japonica Regel
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Eurypetalum tessmannii Harms
- May be conspecific with E.batesii (q.v.) (Fl.Cam.,ref.111).
- Eurypetalum unijugum Harms
- May occur Nigeria (Nigerian Trees, ref.3).
- Eutaxia microphylla (R.Br.)J.Black
- Harden 1991 excludes var. diffusa as a separate species. [1917]
- Eversmannia subspinosa (DC.)B.Fedtsch.
- occurs outside Europe in Kazakhstan [754]
- Eysenhardtia orthocarpa (A.Gray)S.Watson Var. orthocarpa
- E.reticulata Pennell was placed as synonym of this taxon by Lang & Isley(1975)
- Fagelia bituminosa (L.)DC.
- Gibbs-Russell (1987) retains this in Bolusafra.
- Mentioned by Bojer(1837); presence on Mauritius unconfirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Faidherbia albida (Del.)A.Chev.
- Two unnamed races distinguished by Wickens (1969 - Ref 62).
- May occur in Libya (or may be extinct). (Wickens 1969 - ref.62).
- Bibliography in reference associated with this note [561]
- Flemingia faginea (Guillemin & Perrottet)Baker
- Particularly characteristic of the rocks beside seasonal rivers in savanna(JML
- Flemingia grahamiana Wight & Arn.
- Three varieties, rhodocarpa, glabrescens & hockii (FCB ref.230).Not in FTEA.
- Flemingia macrophylla (Willd.)Merr.
- Treated under Moghania in many references
- Flemingia prostrata Roxb.
- Some references treat this species as synonym of F.macrophylla (Willd.)Kuntze. [1914]
- Flemingia strobilifera (L.)Aiton f.
- Treated under Moghania in many references
- Ornamental shrub [261]
- Fordia cauliflora Hemsley
- Has been cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Fordia splendidissima (Miq.)Buijsen Subsp. splendidissima
- record from Peninsular Malaya erroneous. [1981]
- Gagnebina commersoniana (Baillon)R.Viguier
- 3 botanical varieties: see vars aldabrensis, calcicola & commersoniana. [3109]
- Piptadenia leptoclada is conspecific with G.commersoniana. [3109]
- In the absence of fruits P.leptoclada cannot be placed to variety. [3109]
- The type of P.leptoclada has pollen similar to G.commersoniana var. calcicola. [3109]
- Gagnebina pterocarpa (Lam.)Baillon
- Madagascan and Comoro Is material differs slightly to material from Mauritius. [1915]
- Insufficient material to tell if these differences are constant. [1915]
- Galactia argentea Brandegee
- May prove to be conspecific with G.wrightii A.Gray. [1645]
- Galactia jussiaeana Kunth
- Recognized by Burkart,1971(116O) with 2 varieties:jussiaeana & angustifolia. [1160]
- Galactia latisiliqua Desv.
- Treated by Burkart,1971(ref.116O)with 3 varieties:latisiliqua, chacoensis & [1160]
- orbicularis. [1160]
- Galactia striata (Jacq.)Urban
- Galactia tenuiflora treated as a variety var. tenuiflora (Willd.)Burkart [261]
- Recognised by Burkart with varieties striata, crassirachis & tenuiflora [1160]
- Perhaps indigenous to Mauritius and Reunion. [1915]
- Galactia tashiroi Maxim.
- Japanese distribution: Kyushu
- G.formosana Matsum. is sometimes treated as distinct. [2892]
- Galactia tenuiflora (Klein)Wight & Arn. Var. tenuiflora
- Species is recorded as G.lanceolata Hayata but identification seems doubtful. [2825]
- Occurs in open weedy fields. [2907]
- Galega lindblomii (Harms)J.B.Gillett
- Astragalus tridens not validly published (FTEA, ref.210).
- Galega officinalis L.
- Koie and Rechinger (1957) recognise a var. albiflora Boiss. [1879]
- Presence on Maurtius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Gastrolobium calcycinum Benth.
- Not commonly cultivated, but worthy addition to a garden; highly toxic [1924]
- Gastrolobium callistachys Meissner
- Limited cultivation;toxic during all growth stages [1924]
- Gastrolobium grandiflorum F.Muell.
- Very toxic to livestock; monofluoracetic acid [1919]
- Gastrolobium parviflorum (Benth.)Crisp
- Geissaspis keilii De Wild.
- Locality uncertain; probably Rwanda (FTEA ref.210)
- Not mentioned in FCB (ref.236);not described in FTEA (ref.210).
- Geissaspis psittacorhyncha (Webb)Taubert
- Locality uncertain; could be Cap Vert (Senegal) (FWTA - ref.212).
- Genista aetnensis (Biv.)DC.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista albida Willd.
- Doubtfully present in Yugoslavia [754]
- Genista albida Willd.: Provisional [11/18/92 14:35] [1048]
- Doubtfully present in Yugoslavia [754]
- Genista albida Willd.: Provisional [11/18/92 14:35] [1048]
- Doubtfully present in Yugoslavia [1048]
- Genista anatolica Boiss.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista anglica L.
- MedCL(ref.454)provisionally recognises a ssp.ancistrocarpa from Africa.
- "Planta Genista"after which the Plantagenet kings of England took their name [2193]
- Genista aristata C.Presl
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista cephalantha Spach Subsp. demnatensis (Murb.)C.Raynaud
- Gibbs(1968,ref.579) treats G.demnatensis as a good species.
- Genista cinerascens Lange
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista ephedroides DC.
- doubtfully present in Corsica [754]
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista fasselata Decne.
- occurs outside Europe in Eastern Mediterranean Region [754]
- Genista ferox Poiret
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista florida L.
- Maire (ref.526) has a subsp.maroccana. Not mentioned by MedCL,ref454.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista hillebrandtii Christ
- Taxon belonging to the group of Genista canariensis L.
- Genista hirsuta M.Vahl
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista linifolia L.
- Genista linifolia L.: Accepted [01/21/93 10:06] [454]
- Teline linifolia (L.)Webb & Berth.: Synonym [01/21/93 10:06] [454]
- Teline gomerae should be subsp.of G.linifolia ssp.gomerae but comb. not
- published.
- Genista lobelii DC.
- MedCL(ref.454) has a provisional subsp.,longipes (q.v.).
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista lobelii DC. Subsp. lobelii
- doubtfully present in Spain-F.E. [698]
- Genista lobelii DC. Subsp. longipes (Pau)Heyw.
- Doubtfully present in France
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista maderensis (Webb & Berth.)Lowe
- Endemic to Madeira [2216]
- Genista michelii Spach
- Taxon belonging to the group of Genista sylvestris.
- Genista micrantha Ortega
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista monspessulana (L.)L.Johnson
- doubtfully present in Turkey-European [754]
- Genista morisii Colla
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista numidica Spach
- 4 ssp.,filiramea,ischnoclada,numidica,sarotes (MedCL,ref.454).
- Genista obtusiramea Spach
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista paivae Lowe
- Endemic to Madeira [2216]
- Genista pilosa L.
- doubtfully present in USSR:W-F.E. [754]
- Genista pseudopilosa Cosson
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista sagittalis L.
- Chamaespartium sagittale (L.)P.Gibbs: Accepted [11/18/92 16:42] [721]
- Genista salzmannii DC.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista sericea Wulfen
- doubtfully present in Greece-F.E. [754]
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista spachiana Webb
- Taxon belonging to the group of Genista canariensis L.
- Genista subcapitata Pancic
- Genista subcapitata Pancic: Provisional [11/11/92 17:18] [754]
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista sylvestris Scop. Subsp. dalmatica (Bartling)Lindb.f.
- Endemic to the Med-checklist area. [454]
- Genista tenera (Murray)Kuntze
- Endemic in Madeira [2216]
- Genista teretifolia Willk.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista tinctoria L.
- Genista humilis Ten.: Synonym [07/30/93 09:34] [754]
- Indicator of the poverty of the land [1862]
- Genista tournefortii Spach
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genista triacanthos Brot.
- 2 subspp.,triacanthos & vepres (MedCL,ref.454).
- Maire(ref.526)recognises three further subspp.;not mentioned in MedCL.
- Endemic to the Med-Checklist area. [454]
- Genistidium dumosum I.M.Johnston
- Occurs in desert scrub vegetation. [2674]
- Flowers from March to October. [2674]
- Fruits from March to October. [2674]
- Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides (Harms)J.Leonard
- Grows gregariously in Cameroun forests (White, ref.33).
- Gilbertiodendron dewevrei (De Wild.)J.Leonard
- Detailed distribution map for Cameroun only in Fl.Cameroun(Ref.111).
- Forms large self-regenerating pure stands.
- Schnell 6893 (K) det.as this but seems most unlikely.
- Gilbertiodendron grandistipulatum (De Wild.)J.Leonard
- May occur Angola-Cabinda (C.F.A. ref.110)
- Gilbertiodendron mayombense (Pellegrin)J.Leonard
- Roberty 16375 (K) ex Guinea Republic det. as this; seems unlikely.
- Gilbertiodendron ogoouense (Pellegrin)J.Leonard
- Macrolobium bambolense Louis is a nomen nudum.
- Gilbertiodendron quadrifolium (Harms)J.Leonard
- Not in Fl.Cameroun. Pods unknown (Leonard).
- Gilbertiodendron sp.A Keay
- Latilo FHI 40914;FHI 40925; Gray 8/11 (Nig. Trees, ref 3).
- Gilbertiodendron sp.aff.G.dewevrei Aubrev.
- Letouzey 9861 & 10202. See Fl.Cam (ref.111) addenda, p.337.
- Gilbertiodendron splendidum (Hutch. & Dalziel)J.Leonard
- Similar material from Cameroun (Letouzey 14350) at Kew.
- Swamp forest species.
- Gilbertiodendron straussianum (Harms)J.Leonard
- Very poorly known species (Fl.Cam. ref 111).
- Gilletiodendron escherichii (Harms)J.Leonard
- Type destroyed at Berlin fide Aubrev.,Fl Cam. ref.111.
- Gilletiodendron glandulosum (Porteres)J.Leonard
- Bibliography in Boudet et al. 1986
- Synonym Cynometra glandulosa should have authority Porteres
- Gleditsia fera (Lour.)Merr.
- Has been cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915]
- Gleditsia japonica Miq.
- Japanese distribution: Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- A form without spines is named as G.japonica var. inermis (Mayr)Nakai.
- Gleditsia sinensis Lam.
- Cultivated in the botanic garden, Mauritius (Bojer,1837). [3052]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [3052]
- Gleditsia texana Sarg.
- Hybrid, see Bot.Gaz.(Crawfordsville) 31:3 (1901)
- Gleditsia triacanthos L.
- Is G.inermis a p.p. synonym for this taxon and G.aquatica?
- Has been cultivated on Mauritius. [1915]
- Gliricidia brenningii (Harms)Lavin
- Vernacular name -Yucarat¢n- means `plant that kills mice'. [2674]
- Used as part of living fence system, shade for coffee. [2674]
- Used to control burrowing mammals. [2674]
- Gliricidia maculata (H.B.K.)Streudel
- Flowers from November to March. [2674]
- Occurs in seasonally deciduous forest & thorn scrub. [2674]
- Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.)Walp.
- Flowers from November to March. [2674]
- Occurs in seasonally deciduous forest & thorn scrub. [2674]
- Used in the production of sweets. [2674]
- Glycine canescens F.J.Herm.
- regarded as a species complex by Tindale. [1917]
- Palatable to stock both green & dry [1919]
- Glycine clandestina Wendl.
- Tindale regards as a species complex. [1917]
- Palatable but not very productive [1919]
- Hermann notes doubtful record from Micronesia [302]
- Glycine max (L.)Merr.
- Two subspecies: see subsp. max and subsp. soja.
- Subsp. soja is the ancestor of the cultivated subsp. max. [2916]
- Yields an abundant supply of both oil and protein. [2916]
- Provides about 35% of the world's human protein. [2916]
- An early genetically modified cultivar (GM Soya) was cv. 'Roundup Ready'. [3137]
- Monsanto Corp. created cv. 'Roundup Ready', tolerant to glyphosate herbicide. [3137]
- Monsanto Corp. markets the herbicide, as "Roundup", and the GM Soya. [3137]
- Glycine max (L.)Merr. Subsp. soja (Siebold & Zucc.)H.Ohashi
- 90% of the world's wild germplasm collected in China between 1979-1982. [2916]
- Data from Chinese survey in 'Catalogue of Chinese Wild Soyabean Germplasm'. [2916]
- Analysis of this data contained in paper by Bao,X et al.(1993). [2916]
- Glycyrrhiza bucharica Regel
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Glycyrrhiza echinata L.
- Doubtfully native to Italy [1883]
- Reported in error from Kriti [454]
- Cultivated for liquorice
- Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
- Reported in error from Turkey in Europe [454]
- Cultivated as a source of liquorice [754]
- Glycyrrhiza triphylla Fischer & C.Meyer
- treated by Flora USSR and Czerepanov as in the genus Meristotropis.
- Gompholobium huegelii Benth.
- Extremely attractive & hardy; excellent for small containers [1924]
- Gompholobium scabrum Smith
- Ornamental, but difficult to establish & maintain, suitable for containers [1924]
- Gompholobium simplicifolium (F.Muell. & Tate)Crisp
- Awaiting a new combination: Otion simplicifolium (in ed.). [3306]
- Gompholobium tomentosum Labill.
- Limited cultivation [1924]
- Goniorrhachis marginata Taubert
- with vars. marginata & bahiana [1211]
- Goodia lotifolia Salisb.
- Unpalatable, suspected of poisoning stock [1919]
- Showy, but not very popular in cultivation [1924]
- Goodia lotifolia Salisb. Var. pubescens (Sims)H.Williamson
- Dubious variant, C.f. Weber in [1921] and James in [1917]
- Gossweilerodendron joveri Aubrev.
- Specimens at Kew are named Oxystigma joveri but comb. not traced.
- Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.)Baillon
- Miscellaneous uses - chewing sticks; insecticide.
- Rich in 5-hydroxytryptophan throughout (Hall & Swaine, ref.18).
- Guibourtia carrissoana (M.Exell)J.Leonard
- Very attractive to bees (notes on sheet at Kew).
- Guibourtia copallifera Bennett
- Range probably extended by planting (FWTA ref.11, and notes on specs. at K).
- Guibourtia demeusei (Harms)J.Leonard
- A characteristic tree of swamp forests (White, ref.33).
- Guibourtia pellegriniana Leonard
- Fl.Gabon (ref.112) states endemic to Gabon ; confusion ?
- Guibourtia tessmannii (Harms)J.Leonard
- A particularly large tree (Fl.Cam.,ref.111).
- Gymnocladus burmanicus C.E.Parkinson
- Known only from type specimen. [1407]
- The chemical record is thus probably spurious.
- Hammatolobium kremerianum (Cosson)C.Mueller
- Hammatolobium kremerianum (Cosson)C.Mueller: Synonym [05/30/01 15:20] [454]
- Tripodion kremerianum (Cosson)Lassen: Accepted [05/30/01 15:20] [454]
- Hammatolobium lotoides Fenzl
- Hammatolobium lotoides Fenzl: Synonym [05/21/01 15:39] [454]
- Tripodion graecum (Boiss.)Lassen: Accepted [05/21/01 15:39] [454]
- Hardenbergia comptoniana (Andrews)Benth.
- Has been cultivated on Mauritius. [1915]
- Hardenbergia violacea (Schneev.)Stearn
- possibly introduced in Tasmania [1918]
- Climbing & trailing forms have many uses as screening & groundcover plants [1924]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Harpalyce alainii Leon
- known only from the Sierra Moa
- Harpalyce brasiliana Benth.
- with vars. brasiliana & sericea [1066]
- Harpalyce brasiliana Benth. Var. sericea Arroyo
- known only from the type locality in the state of Cear [1066]
- Harpalyce cubensis Griseb. Var. cubensis
- recognition of typical var. due to description of var. cajalbanensis [1116]
- Harpalyce ekmanii Urban
- with vars. ekmanii & angustiflora; both poorly known [1066]
- Harpalyce ekmanii Urban Var. angustiflora (Leon & Alain)Arroyo
- known only from the type locality near Punta Gorda, near Cromita Mine, Moa [1066]
- Harpalyce ekmanii Urban Var. ekmanii
- known only from the type locality at Taco Bay [1066]
- Harpalyce formosa DC.
- with vars. formosa & goldmanii [1066]
- Harpalyce hilariana Benth.
- with vars. hilariana & speciosa [1066]
- Harpalyce macedoi Cowan
- known only from the type locality in the Mpio. of Natividade, Serra Geral, GO [1066]
- Harpalyce macrocarpa Britton & Wilson
- known only from the vicinity of the city Santa Clara on serpentine soils [1066]
- Harpalyce mexicana Rose
- known only from the type locality in the Sierra Madre Occidental in Jalisco
- Harpalyce minor Benth.
- known only from the type collection ... the exact locality ... not indicated [1066]
- Harpalyce nipensis Urban
- with vars. nipensis & lanceolatus [1116]
- Harpalyce nipensis Urban Var. nipensis
- recognition of typical var. due to description of var. lanceolatus [1116]
- Harpalyce parvifolia Irwin & Arroyo
- known only from the Serra do Grao Mogol ... NE flanks ... Serra do Espinha‡o [1066]
- Harpalyce pringlei Rose
- known only from the vicinity of the type locality, near Cuernavaca [1066]
- Harpalyce villosa Britton & Wilson
- restricted to coastal areas in the vicinity of Moa & W edge of Sierra de Nipe [1066]
- Havardia albicans (Kunth)Britton & Rose
- Pithecellobium albicans (Kunth)Benth.: Provisional [08/25/93 12:00] [1435]
- Havardia albicans (Kunth)Britton & Rose: Synonym [08/25/93 12:00] [1645]
- Pithecellobium albicans (Kunth)Benth.: Provisional [08/25/93 12:00] [1435]
- Havardia albicans (Kunth)Britton & Rose: Synonym [08/25/93 12:00] [1645]
- Havardia campylacanthus (M.L.Rico & M.Sousa)Barneby & Grimes
- Havardia campylacantha(L.Rico & M.Sousa)ined.
- Havardia pallens (Benth.)Britton & Rose
- Havardia pallens (Benth.)Britton & Rose: Synonym [05/20/94 14:22] [1360]
- Hebestigma cubense (Kunth)Urban
- Flowers from February to July. [2674]
- Fruits from February to August. [2674]
- Occurs in seasonally deciduous forest. [2674]
- Hedysarum aculeolatum Boiss.
- 2 subspp.,aculeolatum & mauritanicum (Greuter, 1987,ref.454).
- Hedysarum astragaloides Benth.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Hedysarum atropatanum Boiss.
- Dobson,A.J. 70 (K) from Afghanistan is similar.
- Hedysarum bellevii (Prain)Bornm.
- Included by Rechinger as "species dubia". [1952]
- Hedysarum boutignyanum (A.Camus)Alleiz.
- A doubtful species near H. hedysaroides [454]
- Intermediates have been described as H. brigantiacum [2616]
- Hedysarum boveanum Basiner
- 2 subspp.: boveanum & europaeum, the former only in Africa.
- Flora Europaea treats subspp. europaeum as Hedysarum humile L.;
- Med-chcklst incorrectly uses the name H.confertum Desf.for the sp.as a whole [2617]
- Hedysarum brahuicum Boiss.
- Endemic to Afghanistan; known only from the type. [1952]
- Hedysarum bucharicum B.Fedtsch.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Hedysarum callithrix Boiss.
- Hedysarum candidum M.Bieb.
- occurs outside Europe in West Caucasus [754]
- Hedysarum coronarium L.
- Endemic to Med-checklist area [454]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Hedysarum criniferum Boiss.
- Endemic to Iran. [1952]
- Vars. melanotrichum Boiss. & pallidiflora Bornm. not upheld by Rechinger 1984. [1952]
- Hedysarum damghanicum Rech.f.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Iran. [1952]
- Known only from the type material. [1952]
- Hedysarum elbursense Bornm. & Gauba
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Iran; known only from the type. [1952]
- Hedysarum elymaiticum Boiss. & Hausskn.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Hedysarum falconeri Baker
- Rechinger does not record from Afghanistan. [1952]
- Hedysarum fallacinum Rech.f. & Aellen
- Not mentioned by Rechinger (1984). [1952]
- Hedysarum flexuosum L.
- Reported in error for USSR.K-F.E. [454]
- Hedysarum formosum Basiner
- Reported in error for Bulgaria [454]
- Hedysarum grandiflorum Pallas
- 2 subsp.: bulgaricum & grandiflorum [2309]
- Hedysarum halophilum Bornm. & Gauba
- Endemic to Iran; known only from the type. [1952]
- Hedysarum hedysaroides (L.)Schinz & Thell.
- 3 subspp.: articum, exaltatum & hedysaroides [754]
- Japanese distribution: North Hokkaido
- A polymorphic species divided into several subspecies in Europe.
- Hedysarum hedysaroides (L.)Schinz & Thell. Subsp. exaltatum (A.Kerner)Zert.
- A doubtful subspecies [454]
- Hedysarum hedysaroides (L.)Schinz & Thell. Subsp. hedysaroides
- doubtfully present in Spain [454]
- Hedysarum hyrcanum Bornm. & Gauba
- Endemic to Iran. [1952]
- 2 vars., hyrcanum & incanescens. [1952]
- Var. viridissimum is syn. of var. hyrcanum. [1952]
- Both vars. known only from type material. [1952]
- Hedysarum ibericum M.Bieb.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Hedysarum mahrense Rech.f.
- Endemic to Afghanistan; known only from the type. [1952]
- Hedysarum maitlandianum Aitch. & Baker
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1952]
- Hedysarum minjanense Rech.f.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Hedysarum papillosum Boiss.
- Hedysarum plumosum Boiss. & Hausskn.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Iran. [1952]
- Known only from the type; coll. Haussknecht. [1952]
- Hedysarum praticolum Rech.f.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1952]
- Hedysarum razoumowianum DC.
- occurs outside Europe in North Kazakhstan [754]
- Hedysarum renzii Rech.f.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Iran; known only from the type. [1952]
- Hedysarum sauzakense Rech.f.
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1952]
- Hedysarum sericatum Kitam.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Not mentioned by Rechinger (1984). [1952]
- Hedysarum singarense Boiss. & Hausskn.
- H. pannosum Boiss. forma assyriacum is a synonym.
- Hedysarum spinosissimum L.
- Two subspp.,spinosissimum & capitatum [454]
- Hedysarum spinosissimum L. Subsp. capitatum (Rouy)Asch. & Graebner
- Reported in error for France. [454]
- Flora Europaea and most other recent floras treat as Hedysarum glomeratum Diet
- Hedysarum spinosissimum L. Subsp. spinosissimum
- Reported in error for Italy [454]
- Hedysarum varium Willd. Subsp. syriacum (Boiss.)C.Towns.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Hedysarum vicioides Turcz. Subsp. japonicum (Fedtsch.)Choi & H.Ohashi
- Japanese distribution: Hokkaido; Honshu [1930]
- Hedysarum vicioides Turcz. Subsp. vicioides
- Occurs in east Siberia. [2849]
- Hedysarum volkii Rech.f.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Afghanistan. [1952]
- Hedysarum wakhanicum Podl. & Anderson
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Endemic to Afghanistan; known only from the type. [1952]
- Heterostemon mimosoides Desf.
- with vars. mimosoides, coriaceus, complanatus, longipes & pacimoniensis [1208]
- Hippocrepis atlantica Ball
- Part of the H.comosa aggregate (MedChecklist, ref.454).
- Hippocrepis balearica Jacq.
- Hippocrepis balearica Jacq.: Provisional [07/31/95 16:27] [1019]
- Hippocrepis biflora Sprengel
- Flora Europaea and most other accounts treat this taxon as H.unisiliquosa [454]
- Hippocrepis bornmulleri Hausskn.
- No W. Asian material at Kew.
- Close to H. unisiliquosa. [1867]
- Hippocrepis brevipetala (Murb.)Dominguez
- Part of H.minor aggregate (MedChecklist, ref.454).
- Hippocrepis ciliata Willd.
- Reported in error for Portugal [454]
- Hippocrepis emerus (L.)Lassen
- 2 subspp.: emerus & emeroides [454]
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Hippocrepis emerus (L.)Lassen Subsp. emeroides (Boiss. & Spruner)Lassen
- Reported in error for Kriti. [2306]
- Hippocrepis eriocarpa (Boiss.)Boiss.
- Hippocrepis squamata subsp. eriocarpa (Boiss.)Nyman: Accepted [08/01/95 13:18 [754]
- Hippocrepis glauca Ten.
- Reported in error for France & Spain [454]
- Hippocrepis liouvillei Maire
- 2 subspp.,liouvillei & acutiflora (MedChecklist, ref.454).
- Part of the H.comosa aggregate (MedChecklist, ref.454).
- Hippocrepis minor Munby
- Part of the H.minor aggregate (MedChecklist, ref.454).
- Hippocrepis monticola Lassen
- Part of the H.comosa aggregate (MedChecklist, ref.454).
- Hippocrepis multisiliquosa L.
- Doubtfully present in Italy [454]
- Hippocrepis scorpioides Benth.
- The "Hippocrepis glauca" of French & Spanish authors [544]
- Hippocrepis unisiliquosa L.
- Not the "H.unisiliquosa"of Flora Europaea & many other European accounts
- which is, correctly, H.biflora [454]
- 3 subspp.:armena,bisiliqua & unisiliquosa, only the last in Europe [1768]
- Hoffmannseggia burchellii (DC.)Oliver
- Two subspecies (FSA ref 107)
- Hoffmannseggia doelli Philippi
- Two subspecies are recognized: subsp. doelli & subsp. argentina.
- Hoffmannseggia drummondii Torrey & A.Gray
- Hoffmannseggia drummondii Torrey & A.Gray: Synonym [05/23/01 12:22] [1361]
- Hoffmannseggia microphylla Torrey
- Hoffmannseggia microphylla Torrey: Synonym [05/23/01 14:16] [1361]
- Hoffmannseggia miranda Sandw.
- Hoffmannseggia miranda Sandw.: Synonym [05/23/01 14:22] [1442]
- Hoffmannseggia oxycarpa A.Gray
- Two subspecies are recognized: subsp. oxycarpa & subsp. arida. [3229]
- Hoffmannseggia prostrata DC.
- Hoffmannseggia prostrata DC.: Synonym [05/23/01 14:34] [1442]
- Hoffmannseggia stipulata Sandw.
- Hoffmannseggia stipulata Sandw.: Synonym [05/23/01 14:38] [1442]
- Hoffmannseggia ternata Philippi
- Hoffmannseggia ternata Philippi: Synonym [05/23/01 14:42] [1442]
- Hoffmannseggia trifoliata Cav.
- Two vars. are recognized: var. trifoliata & var. microphylla. [3230]
- Hoffmannseggia viscosa Hook. & Arn.
- Hoffmannseggia viscosa Hook. & Arn.: Synonym [05/23/01 15:31] [1442]
- Hoita macrostachya (DC.)Rydb.
- Treated in the genus Hoitea by Grimes,199O(ref.1816). [1816]
- Hosackia alamosana Rose
- Hosackia alamosana Rose: Synonym [05/21/01 15:57] [1363]
- Hosackia crassifolia Benth.
- Isely(1981)recognised two vars of L.crassifolius; crassifolius & otayensis. [1363]
- Sokoloff does not recognise varieties of Hosackia crassifolia. [3224]
- Hosackia gracilis Benth.
- Hosackia gracilis Benth.: Synonym [05/21/01 17:35] [1363]
- Hosackia incana Torrey
- Hosackia incana Torrey: Synonym [05/29/01 14:45] [1363]
- Hosackia oblongifolia Benth.
- Isely(1981)recognised two vars of Lotus oblongifolius:oblongifolius & cupreus. [1363]
- Var.cupreus(Lotus cupreus Greene)requires further detailed study. [3224]
- Var.cupreus is not clearly distinguished from Hosackia yollabolliensis. [3224]
- Hosackia pinnata (Hook.)Abrams
- Hosackia pinnata (Hook.)Abrams: Synonym [05/29/01 15:34] [1363]
- Hosackia rosea Eastw.
- Hosackia rosea Eastw.: Synonym [05/21/01 15:53] [1363]
- Hosackia stipularis Benth.
- Isely(1981)recognised two vars of Lotus stipularis: ottleyi and stipularis. [1363]
- Hovea acutifolia G.Don
- Commonly grown in tropical regions, useful for light screening & undershrub [1924]
- Hovea elliptica (Smith)DC.
- Outstanding display in flower, valuable for light screening & cut flowers [1924]
- Hovea linearis (Smith)R.Br.
- Not commonly cultivated, but potential for greater use [1924]
- Hovea longifolia R.Br.
- Humboldtia laurifolia M.Vahl
- Humularia apiculata (De Wild.)Duvign.
- Humularia luentensis treated as a good species in FCB., ref 250.
- Humularia bequaertii (De Wild.)Duvign.
- Two varieties (Verdcourt 1974 ref.237).
- H.purpureocoerulea treated as a good species for FCB ref.250.
- Humularia callensii Duvign.
- Perhaps only a subsp.of H.welwitschii (FCB ref.250).
- Humularia descampsii (De Wild. & T.Durand)Duvign.
- FCB records from Tanzania; not in FTEA nor in Verdcourt 1974 (ref.237)
- Five varieties (Duvigneaud)
- Humularia drepanocephala (Baker)Duvign.
- Fourt varieties (FTEA ref.210)
- Holotype of G.princei destroyed; not refound. Orig. Tanzania. See FTEA (210)
- Humularia flabelliformis Duvign.
- Treated as a subsp. of H.minima by Verdc.1974(ref.237).[see sep.entry; ed.req]
- Humularia kapiriensis (De Wild.)Duvign.
- Two varieties (FCB ref.250)
- Humularia kassneri (De Wild.)Duvign.
- Four varieties (FCB ref.250)
- Humularia katangensis (De Wild.)Duvign.
- var.glabrescens Duvign. treated as syn. of H.apiculata by Verdcourt 74 rf.237
- Humularia ledermannii (De Wild.)Duvign.
- Material at K from Nigeria may be this or sp.nov.
- Humularia mendoncae (Baker)Duvign.
- Two varieties, one in Angola & the other in Zaire (FCB ref.250).
- Humularia minima (Hutch.)Duvign.
- Two subspecies, minima & flabelliformis (Verdcourt 1974 ref.237)
- Humularia minima (Hutch.)Duvign. Subsp. flabelliformis (Duvign.)Verdc.
- FCB (ref.250) treats H.flabelliformis as good sp.(q.v.) [edit needed !]
- Humularia multifoliolata Verdc.
- One collection only from Tanzania; detn.of Burundi material at K +- uncertain
- Humularia rosea (De Wild.)Duvign.
- Two varieties (Verdcourt 1974, ref.237)
- Humularia sp.nov.aff.kassneri Torre
- Humularia welwitschii (Taubert)Duvign.
- H.lundaensis treated as good species in FCB (Ref.250).
- Hybosema ehrenbergii (Schldl.)Harms
- Flowers from January to November. [2674]
- Fruits all year round. [2674]
- Occurs in pine-oak woodland. [2674]
- Hybosema robustum Sousa & Lavin
- Flowers from February to April. [2674]
- Occurs in lowland seasonally deciduous primary forest. [2674]
- Hymenaea courbaril L.
- Treated by ref.1406 with 6 varieties:courbaril, altissima, longifolia,
- stilbocarpa, subsessilis & villosa.
- Presence on Mauritius & Reunion not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Hymenaea oblongifolia Huber
- Treated by ref.1406 with 4 varieties:oblongifolia, davisii, latifolia &
- palustris.
- Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertner
- Commonly planted in tropical botanical gardens (Langenheim & Lee,ref.187)
- Hymenocarpos circinnatus (L.)Savi
- Awaiting a new combination in Anthyllis (A.circinnata). [3224]
- Hymenolobium janeirense Kuhlm. Var. stipulatum (N.Mattos)Lima
- Lewis (1987) records the first and only Bahian record of this taxon. [1414]
- Hymenostegia afzelii (Oliver)Harms
- Gregarious in forests in Cameroun (White, ref.33).
- Miscellaneous Use - Chewing Sticks (Dalziel, ref.14).
- Hymenostegia gracilipes Hutch. & Dalziel
- May occur Liberia (FWTA, ref.11).
- Hymenostegia neoaubrevillei J.Leonard
- Very close to H.pellegrinii (Fl.Gabon, ref.112).
- Hymenostegia sp. Aubrev.
- Based on Letouzey 10130.(Fl.Cam, ref.111).
- Hypocalyptus coluteoides (Lam.)R.Dahlgren
- Variation mapped by Dahlgren (ref.388).
- Hypocalyptus oxalidifolius (Sims)Baillon
- Variation discussed by Dahlgren, 1972, ref.388.
- Indigastrum argyraeum (Eckl. & Zeyh.)Schrire
- Soil binding properties, grows well in semi-arid areas [specn. note:2465(PRE)]
- Decoction of the root is very bitter and used to relieve sore eyes. [2465]
- Decoction of root called` Seer Oog bossie' [specimen note C.A.Smith 4323(PRE)] [2465]
- Distribution in Namiba is doubtful.
- Indigastrum costatum (Guillemin & Perrottet)Schrire
- 4 subspecies(Gillett,ref.347);costata,theuschii,gonioides,macra.
- Indigastrum costatum (Guillemin & Perrottet)Schrire Subsp. costatum
- Indigastrum costatum subsp. costatum (Guillemin & Perrottet)Schrire: Synonym [2657]
- Indigofera costata subsp. costata Guillemin & Perrottet: Accepted [06/19/96 1 [212]
- Indigastrum guerranum (Torre)Schrire
- I.guerrae is a nom. nud., possibly a new species.
- Indigastrum parviflorum (Wight & Arn.)Schrire
- 3 vars. p.,occidentalis(J.B.Gillett)Schrire & crispidulum(J.B.Gillett)Schrire [347]
- Earlier treatments included a U.S. specimen, not thought to have persisted. [2658]
- Indigofera acanthoclada Dinter
- Description poor; type destroyed; type possibly I. longspina. [347]
- Subsection Spinosae (Bak.)Gillett [2654]
- Indigofera accepta N.E.Br.
- [2298]
- Placed in I.setiflora "Group" [2298]
- Previously confused with I.setiflora Baker.
- Indigofera acutiflora N.E.Br.
- Indigofera acutiflora N.E.Br.: Accepted [06/11/96 16:08] [247]
- Type cannot be found; uncertain identity from original description. [2654]
- Uncertain identity but probably in I.dendroides "Group" [2654]
- Indigofera acutipetala Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng
- Endemic to China (Sichuan). [2884]
- Related to Indigofera hancockii Craib. [3203]
- Occurs in montane thicket. [3203]
- Indigofera adenocarpa E.Meyer
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera adenoides Baker f.
- Wrongly cited for Namibia in Schreiber,A. 1980 Prodr.Flora von Sudwestafrika.
- Indigofera alopecuroides (Burm.f.)DC.
- Group I.alopecuroides. [2654]
- 2 vars. alopecuroides and minor E.Mey.
- Indigofera alpina Ecklon & Zeyher
- Indigofera alternans DC.
- Root tubers on some material at Kew (Acocks 13).
- Record from Sudan (ref.29) surely wrong(J.B.Gillett, note in K copy of r.29).
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- 2 varieties recognised, var. a and var. macra Bak. from Angola. [216]
- Indigofera amblyantha Craib
- Endemic to China (South-Central, North-Central, South-East). [2884]
- Indigofera amitina N.E.Br.
- May occur Mozambique (Gillett 1958, ref.347).
- Group I.dendroides. [2654]
- Indigofera ammoxylum (DC.)Polh.
- Endemic to Reunion. [1915]
- Isotype in Paris labelled from Mauritius, but this is probably an error. [1915]
- Indigofera amoena Aiton
- I.intermedia Harv. is doubtfully distinct from this species.
- Indigofera andrewsiana J.B.Gillett
- Saxer 456(K) from Cameroun may be this (J.B.Gillett,notes at K).
- Subsection Simplicifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera angustifolia L.
- Gibbs-Russell (ref.279) recognises two vars., a. & tenuifolia (Lam.)Harv.
- Indigofera angustifolia L. Var. tenuifolia (Lam)Harv
- Is cited in Flora Capensis (1865). [222]
- Indigofera antunesiana Harms
- Subsection Conjugatae (Bak.)Schrire. [2654]
- Indigofera aquae-nitentis Bremek.
- Indigofera aquae-nitentis Bremek.: Accepted [06/12/96 13:36] [358]
- Doubtfully distinct from I.dolichothyrsa Bak.f.
- Subsection Viscosae Rydberg [2654]
- Indigofera arabica Jaub. & Spach
- Subsection Amercarpus. [2654]
- Indigofera arenophila Schinz
- Doubtfully occuring in South Africa.
- Indigofera argentea Burm.f.
- Doubtful record for Kenya; no specimen seen (Gillett, ref.347,p.69).
- Subsection Viscosae.
- Indigofera argutidens Craib
- Endemic to China (Yunnan). [2884]
- Indigofera canocalyx Gagnep. considered a synonym by Schrire & Sanjappa 2001
- Indigofera aristata Sprengel
- Species dubium. Type presumed destroyed. [2659]
- Indigofera arrecta A.Rich.
- Might hybridises with I.tinctoria, but Schrire has seen no evidence of this [347]
- Range much extended by cultivation (FTEA, ref.210).
- Indigofera articulata Gouan
- Reported ("according to Urban") from Santo Domingo by Rydberg. [1597]
- Lievens notes only seeing one collection fron Haiti, probably introduced. [2658]
- Indigofera aspera DC.
- Subsection Amecarpus. [2654]
- Indigofera asperifolia Benth.
- This species has been confused with I.retusa N.E.Br. [2658]
- I.retusa is maintained as a distinct species by Lievens. [2658]
- Lievens recognises var.major (Micheli)Lievens & Urbatsh from Paraguay. [2658]
- Lievens recognises var. latifolia (Micheli)Lievens & Urbatsh from Paraguay. [2658]
- 3 varities - asperifolia, lanceolata and macrophylla.
- Indigofera asterocalycina Gilli
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera astragalina DC.
- Much confused with I.hirsuta (FTEA, ref.210, Gillett, ref.347,p.110).
- Some introgressive hybridisation may occur where ranges overlap (JBG ref.347).
- Indigofera atrata N.E.Br.
- Group I.setiflora. [2654]
- Indigofera atricephala J.B.Gillett
- May occur in Mozambique (FTEA, ref.210).
- Subsection Atratae J.B.Gillett. [2654]
- Indigofera atriceps Hook.f.
- 7 ssp.(FTEA r.210).a;setosissima;glandulosissima;rhodesiaca;kaessneri;(ctd.)
- ramosa; ufipaensis.
- Subsection Atratae J.B.Gillett. [2654]
- Indigofera atropurpurea Hornem.
- Some doubt as to identity of Afghan plant. [1952]
- Cultivated in the gardens of Mauritius during the 1800's; no recent records. [1915]
- Indigofera auricoma E.Meyer
- Subsection Alternifoliae Harv. [2654]
- Determination of Angola specimens at K marked 'sens lat.' [2654]
- Indigofera australis Willd.
- Taxon presence in South Africa doubtful.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Indigofera bainesii Baker
- I.variabilis synonymised on basis of Gillett notes at Kew.
- Subsection Brevipatentes J.B.Gillett. [2654]
- Indigofera balfouriana Craib
- Occurs in Montane scrub [3203]
- Endemic to China (South-Central, Tibet) [2884]
- Indigofera bangweolensis R.E.Fries
- Two varieties, bangweolensis & lacus-victoriae (Gillett, ref.347 & 210).
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera barteri Hutch. & Dalziel
- Record from Sudan (FPAES, ref.29) is doubtful (Gillett, ref.347).
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera basiflora J.B.Gillett
- Subsection Spinosae (Bak.)J.B.Gillett [2654]
- Indigofera baumiana Harms
- Much confused with I.sutherlandoides (Gillett, ref.347).
- Indigofera bayensis Thulin
- Subsection Brevipatentes J.B.Gillett. [2654]
- Indigofera benguellensis Baker
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera bijuga Walp.
- Species dubium. Type presumed destroyed. [2659]
- Indigofera blanchetiana Benth.
- Allied to Section Indigofera.
- Indigofera bogdanii J.B.Gillett
- Two varieties, bogdanii & peteri (FTEA, ref.210).
- May hybridise with I.arrecta (q.v.)(FTEA, ref.210).
- Indigofera brachynema J.B.Gillett
- Also confused with I.argentea (Gillett 1970,KB).
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera brachystachya (DC.)E.Meyer
- Indigofera brassii Baker
- May be a form of I.pulchra (FWTA, ref,212).
- Indigofera brevicalyx Baker f.
- Subsection Monanthae. [2654]
- Indigofera brevifilamenta J.B.Gillett
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera breviracemosa Torre
- Subsection Simplicifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera breviviscosa J.B.Gillett
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera buchananii Burtt Davy
- Indigofera burchellii DC.
- I.burchellii E.Meyer is synonym of Indigastr. argyraeum (Eckl. & Zeyh.)Schrire [2906]
- Indigofera bussei J.B.Gillett
- Known only from the type. Cf.I.demissa & I.concinna (q.v.). (FTEA, ref.210).
- Subsection Demissae (J.B.Gillett)Schrire. [2654]
- Indigofera campestris Benth.
- Allied to Section Alternifoliae Harv.
- Indigofera campestris Benth. Var. angustifolia M.Micheli
- This taxon may belong in Indigofera guaranitica Hassl. [2658]
- Indigofera campestris Benth. Var. intermedia Hassler
- Taxon doubtfully distinct. [2658]
- Indigofera candicans Aiton
- Very similar to I.heterophylla. (q.v.)
- Indigofera candolleana Meissner
- Not mentioned in any work subsequent to 1843.
- Group I.alopecuroides. [2654]
- Indigofera capillaris Thunb.
- Much confused with I.humifusa Eckl. & Zeyh. [2906]
- Indigofera capitata Kotschy
- Records from Tanzania need confirmation (FTEA, ref.210).
- Recorded from Gabon (Pellegrin, ref.16); probably refers to I.paracapitata.
- Much confused with I.paracapitata. [2906]
- Indigofera caroliniana Miller
- Allied to Section Indigofera (in Rydbergs Dispermae [1597])
- Indigofera cassioides DC.
- Cultivated in the UK, City Park. (K).
- Allied to Section Psiloceratiae (J.B.Gillett)Schrire
- Indigofera cecilii N.E.Br.
- Very close to but distinct from I.rehmannii Baker f. (Gillett ref.347). [2654]
- Group Indigofera setiflora [2654]
- Indigofera charlierana Schinz
- Subsection Amecarpus [2654]
- 3 varieties are recognised: scaberrima, lata and charlierana. [2659]
- Record for Benin is doubtful, probably I.aspera Guill. & Perr. that was seen. [2906]
- Indigofera chevalieri Tisser.
- Subsection Conjugatae (Bak.)Schrire [2654]
- Indigofera chirensis J.B.Gillett
- Subsection Amercarpus [2654]
- Indigofera ciferrii Chiov.
- Poorly understood (Gillett, ref.347).
- Indigofera circinella Baker f.
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera circinnata Harvey
- Subsection Amecarpus [2654]
- Indigofera cliffordiana J.B.Gillett
- May occur in Uganda (Wilson 1283 (K)- coll from Kenya-Uganda border).
- Indigofera coerulea Roxb.
- Two varieties, coerulea & occidentalis J.B.Gillett & Ali (ref.347,p.102).
- Indigofera coerulea Roxb. Var. occidentalis J.B.Gillett & Ali
- Naturalised on Mauritius during the 1800's; has not been found recently. [1915]
- Indigofera colutea (Burm.f.)Merr.
- Probably occurs in Togo (Ern, ref.23).
- Confused with I.zenkeri pre-1970 (Gillett, 1970).
- Five vars.(Gillett ref.347); not maintained in FTEA,(ref.210).
- Subsection Viscosae [2654]
- Two varities recognised by Thulin, colutea and somalensis (Bak.f.)J.B.Gillett. [24]
- Indigofera commixta N.E.Br.
- Group I.setiflora. [2654]
- Indigofera comosa N.E.Br.
- Group I.setiflora [2654]
- Wrongly recorded as occuring in Swaziland. [2906]
- Indigofera complanata Sprengel
- Looks similar to I.psoraloides (L.)L. [2906]
- Indigofera complicata Ecklon & Zeyher
- Indigofera complicata Ecklon & Zeyher: Accepted [06/17/96 15:01] [222]
- Doubtfully distinct from I.meyeriana Eckl. & Zeyh. [2298]
- Indigofera concava Harvey
- Indigofera concinna Baker
- Subsection Demissae (J.B.Gillett)Schrire [2654]
- Indigofera conferta J.B.Gillett
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera confusa Prain & Baker f.
- Discussed by Gillett, ref.347,p.82.
- I.pretoriana is illegit. name cited onlyin synonymy of Anila pretoriana Kuntze [2906]
- Indigofera confusa Prain & Baker f.: Synonym [07/05/96 14:32] [347]
- Indigofera pretoriana Harms: Accepted [07/05/96 14:32] [347]
- Group I.setiflora. [2654]
- Indigofera pretoriana Harms: Synonym [07/05/96 15:17] [2659]
- Indigofera congolensis De Wild. & T.Durand
- 2 vars, congolensis & bongensis (Bak.f.)J.B.Gillett [Sudan&Central Afric.Rep.] [2906]
- Confused with I.geminata in West Africa; see Gillett ref.347 p.49 for distinc.
- Indigofera conjugata Baker
- 4vars;trimorphophylla;schweinfurthii both(Taub.)JBGillett;occidentalisJBGillet [347]
- Subsection Conjugatae (Bak.)Schrire.
- Indigofera constricta Rydb. Var. deorum McVaugh
- Lievens notes this may represent a distinct species. [2658]
- Indigofera conzattii Rose
- Allied to Section Indigofera. [2298]
- Indigofera corallinosperma Torre
- Doubtful sectional placement. [2906]
- Indigofera costaricensis Benth.
- Lievens considers this synonymous with I.thibaudiana DC. [2658]
- Indigofera crebra N.E.Br.
- Indigofera crotalarioides (Klotzsch)Baker
- Very poorly known; type destroyed (Gillett,ref.347,p.124).
- Indigofera cryptantha Harvey
- 3 var., cryptantha, desmodioides (Bak.)J.B.Gillett & occidentalis Bak.f. [2659]
- Sutherland s.n.,cited by Harvey(r.222)is I.arrecta (Gillett,ref.347,p.104).
- Variety desmodioides (Bak.)J.B.Gillett in Madagascar. [2659]
- Variety occidentalis Bak.f. in Namibia. [2659]
- Indigofera cuernavacana Rose
- Allied to Section Indigofera. [2298]
- Indigofera cuitoensis Baker f.
- 'Doubtfully distinct from I.drepanocarpa'(Gillett ref.347,p.9).
- Indigofera cuneifolia Ecklon & Zeyher
- Group I.cuneifolia [2654]
- Two varieties cuneifolia and angustifolia Harv.
- Indigofera cunenensis Torre
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- Possible confusion with I.benguellensis Bak. and I.maritima Bak. [2298]
- Doubtfully present in Namibia [2906]
- Indigofera curvata J.B.Gillett
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera cytisoides Thunb.
- Group I.alopecuroides. [2654]
- Indigofera daleoides Harvey
- Two varieties, daleoides & gossweileri Bak.f.(Gillett, ref.347,p.117).
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- Variety gossweileri Bak.f. from Angola. [347]
- Indigofera damarana Merxm. & A.Schreiber
- Subsection Amecarpus. [2654]
- May = I.damarana(q.v.)(Gilbert, notes as K).
- Indigofera dasyantha Baker f.
- Vars.given by Gillett(ref.347,p.87)now placed in I.nyassica(q.v.)G.in ref.210.
- Subsection Atratae J.B.Gillett. [2654]
- Indigofera dauensis J.B.Gillett
- I.kelleri Baker f. could be conspecific (Gillett, ref.24,p.15).
- Indigofera decora Lindley
- Philippines probably naturalised. [2075]
- Cultivated in South Africa as an attractive ornamental. [2298]
- Japanese distribution : Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu [1930]
- Commonly cultivated, almost naturalised in some areas, in New Zealand. [1960]
- Indigofera deflersii Baker f.
- See Thulin's description of 45.I.sp.A which is compared to I.deflersii. [24]
- Indigofera deightonii J.B.Gillett
- Two subspecies (Gillett 1970,ref.363);d. & rhodesica.
- Indigofera dekindtii Tisser.
- Two type specimens. Antunes 3104,fr.,v.similar to I.sutherlandoides (ctd.)
- Antunes 3162 (fl.), may = I.subcorymbosa. (Gillett,ref.347,p.86).
- Indigofera delagoaensis J.B.Gillett
- Zimbabwe material may be distinct (Gillett,ref.347,p.67).
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera demissa Taubert
- Subsection Demissae (J.B.Gillett)Schrire [2654]
- Indigofera dendroides Jacq.
- Group I.dendroides. [2654]
- Indigofera densiflora M.Martens & Galeotti
- Allied to Section Indigofera (in Rydbergs Dispermae). [2298]
- Indigofera depressa Harvey
- Indigofera depressa Harvey: Accepted [06/20/96 11:21] [222]
- Group I.disticha. [2654]
- I.depressa Harv.=illegitimate name, being a later homonym of I.depressa Thumb.
- I.depressa Thumb. is a synonym of Amphithalea multiflora Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Indigofera desertorum Torre
- Subsection Brevipatentes J.B.Gillett.
- Indigofera dillwynioides Harvey
- Group I.filicaulis. [2654]
- Indigofera dimidiata Walp.
- Group I.dimidiata. [2654]
- Indigofera diphylla Vent.
- Gabon record seems most unlikely; confirmation needed ?
- Indigofera discolor Rydb.
- Illegitamate name because of I.discolor E.Mey.
- Indigofera dissitiflora Oliver
- May not be distinct from I.tenuis (Gillett, ref.210).
- Subsection Monanthae. [2654]
- Indigofera disticha Ecklon & Zeyher
- Indigofera diversifolia DC.
- Endemic to Reunion. [1915]
- Indigofera dolichothyrsa Baker f.
- Poorly understood and difficult to define (Gillett ref.347,p.63).
- Sheets from Namibia at K det.as ? this.
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Probably conspecific with I.aquae-nitentis Bremek. [2298]
- Indigofera dregeana E.Meyer
- In the ADDENDA to FL.Cap. [222]
- Indigofera dyeri Britten
- Four vars.(Gillett 1970, ref.363).
- Subsection Viscosae [2654]
- Indigofera egens N.E.Br.
- Indigofera elandsbergensis P.B.Phillipson
- Group I.cuneifolia. [2654]
- Indigofera elliotii (Baker f.)J.B.Gillett
- Indigofera emarginella A.Rich.
- Two varieties,emarginella and longefoliolata J.B.Gillett(Gillett ref.347,p.95)
- Varieties treated as subspecies in Ref 2654.
- I.emarginella var. longefoliolata J.B.Gillett in Zambia only [2669]
- Indigofera enormis N.E.Br.
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Also possibly in Zimbabwe. [2298]
- Indigofera eremophila Thulin
- Material from coastal N.Somalia are slightly different [1764]
- Subsection Monanthae. [2654]
- Indigofera eriocarpa E.Meyer
- Group I.setiflora. [2654]
- Indigofera evansiana Burtt Davy
- Group I.dendroides. [2654]
- Indigofera evansii Schltr.
- Group I.dimidiata. [2659]
- Indigofera exigua Ecklon & Zeyher
- Not included in Gibbs-Russell, List (ref.279).
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2659]
- I.exigua E.Mey is a later homonym (identity uncertain).
- Indigofera eylesiana J.B.Gillett
- This is a new name for I.sericea Baker forma australis Baker f.(G.r.347,p.23).
- Indigofera fanshawei J.B.Gillett
- Indigofera filicaulis Ecklon & Zeyher
- Group I.filicaulis [2659]
- Indigofera filiformis L.f.
- Group I.dopecuroides. [2659]
- Indigofera filipes Harvey
- Group I.dendroides. [2659]
- Indigofera flabellata Harvey
- Indigofera floribunda N.E.Br.
- Indigofera foliosa E.Meyer
- Apparently similar to I.vestita (Fl.Cap., ref.222).
- Group I.foliosa. [2659]
- Indigofera frondosa N.E.Br.
- Kew material appears mixed.
- Indigofera fulgens Baker
- Two subspecies, fulgens & brachybotrys (G.,ref.347,p.86).
- Indigofera fulgens Baker Subsp. fulgens
- An obscure species ref 347 p.85
- Indigofera fuscosetosa Baker
- Probably occurs Zambia (Richards 11265,K.)
- Subsection Atratae J.B.Gillett. [2659]
- Indigofera galegoides DC.
- Group I.galegoides. [2659]
- Indigofera galpinii N.E.Br.
- Group I.dendroides. [2659]
- Indigofera garckeana Vatke
- Very close to both I.rhynchocarpa & I.binderi (Gillett,r.347,p.93).
- Note: does not occur in South Africa or Malawi.
- Indigofera geminata Baker
- May occur Ethiopia , also Senegal (Gillett,ref.347,p.49).
- Confused with I.congolensis in West Africa; for distinctions see 347,p.49.
- Subsection Monanthae. [2654]
- Indigofera glabra L.
- Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
- Indigofera glandulosa Wendl.
- 2 vars., glandulosa and sykesii Baker. [1914]
- Indigofera glaucescens Ecklon & Zeyher
- Indigofera glaucifolia Cronq.
- Subsection Atratae J.B.Gillett. [2654]
- Indigofera glomerata E.Meyer
- Group I.alopecuroides. [2654]
- Indigofera goetzei Harms
- This taxon was synonymised by Gillett under I.hedyantha Eckl. & Zeyh. [347]
- I.hedyantha Eckl. & Zeyh. only occurs in Southern Africa.
- Indigofera grata E.Meyer
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera griseoides Harms
- Subsection Simplicifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera guaranitica Hassler
- Allied to Section Alternifoliae Harv. [2298]
- This taxon is possibly conspecific with I.campestris Benth. [2658]
- Indigofera gypsacea Thulin
- Subsection Amecarpus. [2654]
- Indigofera hamulosa Schltr.
- Indigofera hantamensis Diels
- No material at K; not in Gibbs-Russell, ref.279.
- Indigofera hedyantha Ecklon & Zeyher
- Confusion occured over I.goetzei originally a synonym but now a valid species.
- Indigofera hendecaphylla Jacq.
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera spicata sensu lato includes this taxon. [2667]
- I.hendecaphylla now considered a distinct species. [2667]
- I.spicata confined to Africa, Yemen, Madagascar & the Mascarenes. [2667]
- I.hendecaphylla is the more widespread species. [2667]
- Distribution of I.hendecaphylla & I.spicata overlaps in Africa & Madagascar. [2667]
- Indigofera heterantha Brandis
- I.gerardiana has flwrs > I.heterantha and may yet represent a distinct sp.
- I.gerardiana is widely cultivated in the N.hemisphere & cultivated in S.Africa [2298]
- Indigofera heterocarpa Baker
- Very poorly understood;type may well be atypical (Gillett ref.347,p.74).
- Reported from Nigeria but specimen not seen (FWTA, ref.212);not in G.ref.347.
- Indigofera heterotricha DC.
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera heudelotii Baker
- Subsection Monanthae [2654]
- Indigofera hewittii Baker f.
- May occur Mozambique (Grandvaux Barbosa & Carvalho 3835,K.)
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera hilaris Ecklon & Zeyher
- Very variable (Gillett ref.347,p.61).
- Swaziland specimen at K looks very atypical.
- Gillett [347],p.61 includes I.patula in this taxon, should be distinct [2298].
- Group I.hilaris. [2654]
- Indigofera himalayensis Ali
- Indigofera hirsuta L.
- Unconfirmed reports of toxicity (Gillett, ref.347,p.137).
- Two vars.(G.r.347,p.109);h.& pumila; latter ? better as var.of I.longebarbata.
- Some hybridisation may occur with I.astragalina (G.ref.347,p.110).
- Intermediates of hybridisation in the Zambia and Zimbabwe. [2669]
- Indigofera hispida Ecklon & Zeyher
- Indigofera hochstetteri Baker
- May occur Zambia (Richards 9193,K);slightly atypical (Gillett,notes at K).
- Subsection Amecarpus [2654]
- Indigofera hololeuca Harvey
- Subsection Alternifoliae [2654]
- Indigofera holubii N.E.Br.
- Subsection Amecarpus. [2654]
- Indigofera homblei Baker f. & Martin
- Two subspecies, homblei & longiflora J.B.Gillett (FTEA,[210];G.,[363]).
- Indigofera huillensis Baker f.
- Not mentioned by Gillett, ref. 347.
- Subsection Brevipatentes J.B.Gillett [2654]
- Indigofera humilis Kunth
- This taxon may be conspecific with I.tephrosioides Kunth. [2658]
- Allied to section Alternifoliae Harv. [2298]
- Indigofera hybrida N.E.Br.
- Indigofera hygrobia Malme
- Grows in inundated areas.
- Indigofera incompta McVaugh
- Allied to Section Indigofera [2298] (in Rydberg's Dispermae [1597]).
- Indigofera ingrata N.E.Br.
- Subsection Viscosae. [2654]
- Indigofera inhambanensis Klotzsch
- Misplaced in the deleted countries. [2298]
- Indigofera insularis Chiov.
- I.parvula best regarded as nomen ambiguum (Gillett,ref.347,p.118).
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera intermedia Harvey
- Type at Kew. Not in Gibbs Russell, ref.279.
- Indigofera intermedia Harvey: Accepted [06/27/96 14:24] [2659]
- May be the same ass I.amoena Ait.
- Indigofera jaliscensis Rose
- Allied to Section Indigofera [2298] (in Rydbergs Dispermae [1597]).
- Indigofera kelleri Baker f.
- Known only from the type.
- Indigofera kerstingii Harms
- Subsection Alternifoliae. [2654]
- Indigofera kirilowii Maxim.
- Japanese distribution: N.Kyushu [1930]
- Indigofera kongwaensis J.B.Gillett
- Subsection Monanthae. [2654]
- Indigofera krookii A.Zahlbr.
- Indigofera kurtzii Kuntze
- Allied to section Indigofera. [2298]
- Apparently restricted to Argentina. [2658]
- Indigofera lasiantha Desv.