Anatomy of the genus <i>Kyllinga</i> in South Africa

Abstract

The anatomy of underground and aerial parts of South African species of the genus Kyllinga Rottb. is described. SEM micrographs of stomata and of silica bodies are provided. Two new records for South Africa: K. polyphylla Willd. ex Kunth and K. nemoralis (Forst.) Dandy are included.