A new species and a change of status in <i>Ophioglossum</i> (Ophioglossaceae: Pteridophyta) in Africa

Abstract

A new species, Ophioglossum gracile Pocock ex J.E. Burrows, is described from South Africa. A lectotype is chosen for O. vulgatum var. kilimandscharicum Hieron. and its status upgraded to a subspecies.

Keywords

• Africa, new species
• <i>Ophioglossum</i>
• Pteridophyta