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Issue: Vol. 777 No. 1: 29 Sept. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-09-29
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.777.1.8
Page range: 95-100
Abstract views: 57
PDF downloaded: 7

Albizia troosii, a new species of Fabaceae: Caesalpinioideae endemic to the Soutpansberg, South Africa

Department of Zoology; University of Venda; Private Bag X5050; Thohoyandou 0950; South Africa
Eudicots morphology ecology endemic conservation status new species

Abstract

In July 2025 P.J. van der Merwe recorded an Albizia community in the eastern Soutpansberg that did not resemble any of the nine species known to occur in the mountain. Further investigation showed that while the trees are most similar to the tropical species Albizia schimperiana, Albizia troosii sp. nov. was found to be both morphologically and ecologically distinct and is described and illustrated as a new species. In addition, its preliminary conservation status is assessed as Critically Endangered.

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How to Cite

Hahn, N. (2026) Albizia troosii, a new species of Fabaceae: Caesalpinioideae endemic to the Soutpansberg, South Africa. Phytotaxa 777 (1): 95–100. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.777.1.8