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 Thamnea gracilis Oliv. in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 332. 1866 (‘1867’); PillansinJ. S. African Bot. 13: 146. 1947 – Type: summit of Craggy Peak near Zwellendam , Burchell 7342 inherb. Kew ( K-75874 !, holo). Placement of this species in Thamnea is based on morphological data as anther morphology, flower arrangement, absence of pedicels, and absence of cuticular rim; it was not included in the DNA analysis.