Blepharis saudensis (Acanthaceae), a new species from Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Blepharis saudensis, from small islands in the Red Sea of Jazan Provence, Saudi Arabia, is described as a new species and illustrated. This species differs from other known species in this genus by having a combination of long stems, oblong-lanceolate to linear leaves with entire margins and pubescence. Keywords: Blepharis, Acanthaceae, New species, Saudi Arabia, Red sea islands