A new classification of the South African endemic family Bruniaceae based on molecular and morphological data Author Claßen-Bockhoff, Regine Institut für Spezielle Botanik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany classenb@uni-mainz.de Author Oliver, Edward G. H. Department of Botany & Zoology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa eoliver@sun.ac.za Author Hall, Anthony V. Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town, South Africa Author Quint, Marcus Institut für Spezielle Botanik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany text TAXON 2019 2019-01-02 60 4 1138 1155 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tax.604016 journal article 10.1002/tax.604016 1. Linconia L. , Mant.Pl.Altera:216.1771 ; PillansinJ.S.African Bot. 13: 130. 1947 – Type: L. alopecuroidea L. Growth form: erect undershrubs or rock crevice shrublets, lignotubers present. Leaves: imbricate ( L. alopecuroidea ) or spreading, small and ericoid ( L. cuspidata , L. ericoides ), shortly petiolate, abscising above petiole which remains on the branch; stipules minute; hypostomatic, stomata surrounded by cuticular rim. Flowers: pedicellate, terminal on bracteate short-shoots, arranged in spike- or head-like clusters at top of vegetative branches that continue to grow after flowering, usually with 4 bracts per flower. Petals: bright pink ( L. alopecuroidea , L. ericoides ) or creamy white ( L. cuspidata ), with two ventral thick ridges forming a “V”, i.e., approaching each other, towards base of petal, fused basally in a low me- dian ridge. Scent: lacking. Stamens: included; anthers sagit- tate (distal ends of thecae clearly diverging and apical ends fused) with pale, sterile tip, blue (white in L. cuspidata ). Pollen: 3-colporate. Ovary: half to two-thirds inferior, 2-locular (rarely 3-locular in L. alopecuroidea ) with 2 ovules per locule. Styles: two, free. Fruit: 1 - or 2-seeded, dry, dehiscent. Habitat: relatively dry rock crevices ( L. cuspidata , L. ericoides ), or in moist fynbos (fine-leaved shrub vegetation) in partial shade of vegetation on southern slopes ( L. alopecuroidea ), at medium altitudes of 500–600 m ( L. alopecuroidea , L. ericoides ), or at high altitudes of 900–1500 m ( L. cuspidata ). Flowering time: September to November. Species: 3 spp.; south-westernregion of Western Cape extending to Heidelberg (Humansdorp vide Pillans, 1947 ).