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 Staavia trichotoma (Thunb.) Pillans in J. S. African Bot. 13: 175. 1947 ≡ Phylica trichotoma Thunb., Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 187. 1794 – Type: e Cap. b. spei, sinecoll . [= Masson ] ( UPS-sheet 5517 , holo – microfiche!). Placement of this species in Staavia is based on morphological data as anther morphology, flower arrangement, and two united styles; it was not included in the DNA analysis.