Hilliardiella elaeagnoides N. Swelankomo & J. C. Manning. 2016, comb. nov.
Creators: name: Swelankomo, N.
name: Manning, J. C.
name: Magee, A. R.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2016
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Asterales
Asteraceae
Hilliardiella
Hilliardiella elaeagnoides

description: 5. Hilliardiella elaeagnoides (DC.) N.Swelankomo & J.C.Manning, comb. nov.
Webbia elaeagnoides DC.,Prodr. 5: 73 (1836). Vernonia kraussi Sch.Bip. ex Walp., Rep. 2: 947 (1843), as nom. nov. [non Vernonia elaeagnoides H.B.Kunth (1820)]; Harv. in Harv. & Sond., Fl. Cap. 3: 51 (1865); Oliv. & Hiern. in Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 276 (1877); Wood, Natal Plants 4 (2) t. 334 (1906). Cacalia elaeagnoides (DC.) O.Kuntze, Rev. Gen. 3: 138 (1898).
Type: [KwaZulu-Natal], ‘ ad Zw. Omsamwubo [Umzimvubu] et Omsamculo [Umzimkulu]’, Drège 5077 (G-DC—microfiche!, holo.)
Webbia oligocephala DC., Prodr. 5: 73 (1836). Vernonia oligocephala (DC.) Sch. Bip. ex Walp., Rep. 2: 947 (1843); Hilliard, Comp. Natal: 43 (1977); Pope in FZ 6 (1): 97 (1992). V. kraussii var. oligocephala (DC.) Harv. in Harv. & Sond., Fl. Cape 3: 51 (1865). Hilliardiella oligocephala (DC.) H. Rob. in Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112: 230 (1999). Type: [KwaZulu-Natal], ‘ad Zw. Omsamculo [Umzimkulu] et Port Natal [Durban]’, Drège 5076 (G-DC—microfiche!, holo.).
[Note: Robinson (1999) and Robinson et al. (2016) treated the species under the name H. oligocephala (DC.) H.Rob., evidently overlooking the fact that Vernonia kraussii Sch.Bip. ex Walp. (1843) was a new name in Vernonia for Webbia elaeagnoides DC. (1836), the transfer of which was precluded by the earlier homonym V. elaeagnoides H.B.Kunth (1820). Harvey (1865) treated W. oligocephala DC.(1836), which is contemporary with W. elaeagnoides DC. (1836), as a synonym of V. kraussii Sch.Bip. ex Walp., thereby establishing priority of the latter when the two taxa are treated as conspecific. There is no impediment to the transfer of the epithet elaeagnoides to Hilliardiella, and it is thus the correct name for the combined taxon in this genus.]
Herbaceous perennial, 0.08–1.0 m tall, with erect annual stems from woody rootstock; stem simple or rarely branching from upper axils, closely or more laxly leafy, striate, densely appressed silvery-silky and gland-dotted; eglandular vestiture of medifixed T-shaped hairs. Leaves subsessile or shortly petiolate, sometimes scattered, rarely with small axillary tufts, ovate-lanceolate to sub-rotund, usually not more than twice as long as broad, (6–)15–30 (–40) × 5–20 (–25) mm, acute to acuminate, base cuneate, margins sometimes undulate, strongly discolorous, upper surface thinly silky or glabrescent and gland-dotted, lower surface gland-dotted and densely appressed silvery-silky with prominently raised pinnate venation, eglandular hairs medified T-shaped; petiole 0.5–2.0 mm long. Capitula corymbose or sometimes sub-umbellate, 15- to 20-flowered. Involucre campanulate, 5–8 mm diam. when pressed; bracts ± 4-seriate, gland-dotted and silvery-grey sericeous-tomentose, purplish at tips; outer two series subulate, 1–2 × 0.5 mm, inner two series oblong-lanceolate, acute to acuminate, 5–6 × 1.0– 1.5 mm. Florets purple, perianth 5–7 mm long, gland-dotted and with appressed hairs on upper part of tube and lobes, lobes 1.5–2.0 mm long. Anthers sagittate with ovate apical appendages. Style 3 mm long, branches 2 mm long. Cypselas sub-cylindric,4- or 5-ribbed, 2–3 mm long, gland-dotted and sericeous; pappus bi-seriate, outer scales 1–2 mm long, inner bristles 4–6 mm long, whitish. Flowering time: August to December. (Figs. 1D, 2E, 3E and 13).
Distribution and habitat: widely distributed through south-central and southern Africa, where it ranges throughout the northern, central and eastern parts of the subcontinent, from Grootfontein in Namibia through Gaborone in Botswana and across the northern and central provinces of South Africa to Swaziland and southwards through KwaZulu-Natal as far as Kentani in Eastern Cape (Fig. 14), in dry or rocky grassland or open savanna, from near sea level to 2338 m.
Diagnosis: among the three species of Hilliardiella with silvery-silky vestiture, H. elaeagnoides is distinguished by its relatively short, ovate-lanceolate to broadly ovate leaves, mostly 15–30 mm long and 5–20 mm wide and seldom more than twice as long as wide, and markedly discolorous with the upper surface thinly silky or glabrescent and the lower surface densely silvery-silky (Fig. 1D). Hilliardiella capensis has much narrower leaves, also markedly discolorous but linear to linear-lanceolate, 1–4 mm wide and ericoid with revolute margins, and typically with axillary tufts (Fig. 1A). Hilliardiella aristata, which is very variable in leaf shape, is distinguished by leaves with both surfaces usually more or less equally densely silvery-silky, at most only weakly discolorous (Fig. 1B), and long-attenuate inner involucral bracts that are smoothly or more abruptly narrowed to a bristle-tipped point (Fig. 2G). Intermediates among all three species are known where they are sympatric and may represent introgression but most specimens can be assigned with confidence (see also Hilliard 1977: 42).
Additional specimens seen.
Namibia. 1917 (Tsumeb): Grootfontein, Kumkauas Farm (–CA), 31 Mar 1953, Kinges 2861 (PRE); Otavi, 11 miles [17.6 km] to Grootfontein (–CB), 2 Apr 1965, Tolken & Hardy 916 (PRE); Omambondotal, Guchab Post Office (–DB), Dec 1931, Bar TRV 30033 (PRE). 1918 (Grootfontein): Grootfontein (–CA), 16 Dec 1932, Schoenfelder 45 (PRE). 2217 (Windhoek): Grossherzog Friedric, Farm Regenstein Win 32 (–CA), 26 Mar 1972, Giess 11694 (NBG, PRE).
Botswana. 2425 (Gaborone): railway crossing 5 km north of Gaborone (–BD), 23 Sep 1977, Hansen 3194 (PRE); Gaborong (–DB), 10 Mar. 1930, Van Son TRV 28718 (PRE). 2426 (Mochudi): Mochudi (–AC), Jan 1915, Harbour TRV 17010 (PRE); Mochudi (–AC), 1914, Rogers 6884 (PRE); 8 km east of Oodi, 15 km north of Gaborone (–CA), 16 Jan 1984, Plowes 7072 (PRE). 2525 (Mafikeng): 2 miles [3.2 km] east of Kanye (–AB), 18 Jan 1960, Leach & Noel 198 (PRE).
Swaziland. 2531 (Komatipoort): Havelock Mine (–CC), Oct 1955, Miller 3057 (PRE); Sep 1955, Miller 3013 (PRE). 2631 (Mbabane): Mbabane (–AC), 20 Dec 1952, Compton 23794 (NBG); Mbabane, Black Mbuluzi Falls (–AC), 24 Nov 1958, Compton 28176 (NBG); Poliniane River (–AC), 27 Sep 1962, Dlamini PH 31760 (PRE); Manzini, Bremersdorp (–AD), 23 Jan 1957, Murdoch 106 (PRE); Hlane Game Reserve (–BB), 19 Dec 1972, Stephen 1440 (PRE); 3 miles [5 km] S of Stegi (–BD), 25 Nov 1958, Compton 28,396 (PRE); Hlatikulu, Kubuta (–CD), 14 Nov 1956, Compton 26313 (PRE); 15 Oct 1959, Compton 29232 (PRE). 2632 (Bela Vista): Lebombo Mountains, 100 miles [160 km] from Mozambique border on road from Stegi to Goba (–AA), 2 Aug 1970, Brummitt 12479 (PRE).
Lesotho. 2828 (Bethlehem): Leribe (–CC), without date, Dieterlen 1 (PRE). 2927 (Maseru): Berea, Teyateyaneng Reserve, in cemetery (–BA), 31 Dec 1964, Jacot-Guillarmod 4648 (PRE); Maseru, Ha Khotso, in semiprotected corridor (–BB), 26 Dec 1973, Songca 8 (PRE); Berea, Teyateyaneng Reserve (–BA), 16 Nov 1951, Jacot-Guillarmod 1417 (PRE); Roma (–BC), 17 Feb 1960, Ruch 1548 (PRE); 17 Apr. 1960, Ruch 1751 (PRE); 2 Nov 1967, Schmitz 137 (PRE).
South Africa. LIMPOPO. 2230 (Messina): Sibasa (–CD), 16 Mar 1946, Curson PRE 44381 (PRE). 2231 (Pafuri): Punda Milia (–CA), 28 Nov 1932, Lang TRV 32155 (PRE); 17 Nov 1932, Lang TRV 32241 (PRE). 2329 (Polokwane): Daviesville (–CA), 26 Jan 1933, Markotter STE17838 (NBG); Louis Trichardt (–BB), Feb 1919, Breijer TRV 19484 (PRE); Veekraal near Haenertsburg (–DD), without date, Van der Merwe 45 (PRE). 2330 (Tzaneen): Soutpansberg, Tshakoma (–AB), Nov 1931, Obermeyer TRV 30128 (PRE); Duiwelskloof, Westfalia Estate railway firebreak near road (–CA), 10 Oct 1958, Scheepers 501 (PRE); Florisbad (–CA), Mar 1960, Scheepers PRE 44395 (PRE); Griffin Mine (–CB), Jan 1915, Breijer TRV 15605 (PRE); Tzaneen near station (–CC), 1 Nov 1921, Phillips 3266 (PRE); Woodbush (–CC), Sep 1909, Jenkins TRV 7173 (PRE); Tzaneen (–CC), Sep 1917, Pole Evans PRE 15818 (PRE); Nov 1913, Rogers 12,453 (PRE). 2428 (Nylstroom): Geelhoutkop (–AD), Jan 1918, Breijer TRV 18013 (PRE); Sterkrivierdam Nature Reserve (–BC), 11 Jan 1973, Jacobsen 2558 (PRE); near Nylstroom (–CB), Nov 1903, Burtt Davy 2017 (PRE); 9 miles [14.4 km] north of Warmbaths (–CD), 27 Nov 1947, Sidey 1342 (PRE); Naboomspruit (–DA), 23 Oct 1961, Van der Schijff 5791 (PRE); Naboomspruit, Mosdene (–DA), 5 Jan 1919, Galpin M176 (PRE). 2429 (Zebediela): Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve (–AA), 10 Mar 1968, Huntley 1577 (PRE); Potgietersrust (–AA), 27 Sep 1908, Leendertz TRV 5586 (PRE). 2430 (Pilgrim's Rest): Pietersburg, The Downs (–AA), Dec 1917, Moss & Rogers 376 (PRE).
NORTH-WEST. 2526 (Zeerust): Marico, Rooderand Farm (–AB), 20 Jan 1970, Carter 919 (PRE); Zeerust (–CA), Jan 1912, Leendertz TRV 11323 (PRE). 2527 (Rustenburg): Beestkraal (–AD), Dec 1908, Jenkins TRV 6968 (PRE); Rustenburg Nature Reserve (–CA), 4 Nov 1970, Jacobsen 1161 (PRE); Rainhill, about 7 miles [11.2 km] southwest of Rustenburg (– CA), 10 Nov 1946, Story 1380 (PRE); Rustenburg, Morgenzon Kloof 34B Farm (–CA), 6 Oct 1943, Rose Innes 161 (PRE); Rustenburg, hillside (– CB), 5 Nov 1940, Lanham 54 (PRE); Magaliesberg, Brits, Jacksonstuin (– DB), 3 Oct 1957, Van Vuuren 309 (PRE); Krugersdorp, Uitkomst (–DD), 1 Feb 1961, Wells 2258 (PRE); Uitkomst Farm 10 miles [16 km] south of Scheerpoort on road to Krugersdorp (–DD), Oct 1935, Obermeyer TRV 34766 (PRE). 2624 (Vryburg): Vryburg, Armoedsvlakte (–DD), 20 Jan 1921, Mogg 8048 (NBG), 2625 (Delareyville): Barberspan Nature Reserve (–DA), 13 Mar 1972, Zambatis 139 (PRE). 2626 (Klerksdorp): Lichtenburg, Hakboslaagte Farm (–AC), 1 Nov 1948, Kinges 1915 (PRE); Lichtenburg, Bodenstein (–AD), 10 Dec. 1926, Watt & Breyer-Brandwijk 1693 (PRE); Lichtenburg, Korhaan Siding (–BC), Nov 1927, Munro PS 138 (PRE); Ventersdorp (–DB), 7 Nov 1966, Bayliss 3711 (NBG). 2627 (Potchefstroom): School of Agriculture, Veld Preservation Experiment Plot 1 (–CA), 12 Oct 1927, Liebenberg 995 (PRE); next to Promosa Road and Mohadin Road (–CA), 11 Oct 2011, Komape et al. 51 (NBG); Potchefstroom, Laersberg (–CB), 20 Dec 1934, Theron 983 (PRE); 13 Dec 1934, Theron 744 (PRE); Klipdrift, east of Potchefstroom (–CB), 7 Jan 1935, Theron 1147 (PRE); 8 Jan 1935, Theron 1201 (PRE). 2725 (Bloemhof): Wolmaransstad, Boskuil (–BD), 22 Oct 1929, Sutton 249 (PRE); Bloemhof, Christiana, Kameelpan (–CC), 8 Jan 1934, Theron 490 (PRE). 2726 (Odendaalsrus): Wolmaransstad, Makwassie (–AC), 14 Feb 1969, Morris & Boucher 229 (PRE).
GAUTENG. 2528 (Pretoria): Van Riebeeck Nature Reserve (–BC), 10 Sep 1967, Kok 225 (PRE); Time Ball Hill, northern slopes (–CA), 27 Feb 1917, Pole Evans 40 (PRE); Arcadia, vacant plot adjoining Arcadia Hotel near Vermeulen Street (–CA), 18 Oct 1925, Smith 889 (PRE); Rissik Station, railway line between colleges and station (–CA), 14 Oct 1934, Dyer 3105 (PRE); about 25 miles [40 km] northeast of Pretoria (–CA), 6 Dec 1958, Werdermann & Oberdieck 1240 (PRE); Groenkloof, Erasmus Dam (–CA), 2 Jan 1916, Pole Evans 315 (PRE); Apies River (–CA), 4 Nov 1907, Leendertz TRV 3459 (PRE); Fountains Valley on hillside (–CA), 17 Oct 1928, Repton 30 (PRE); Ashbury Station, in small valley behind station (–CA), 29 Nov 1925, Smith 1353 (PRE); upper slopes of Magaliesberg at Wonderboom Reserve (–CA), 5 Sep 1944, Repton 1866 (PRE); Pretoria University (–CA), 16 Nov 1946, Codd 2144 (PRE); Eloffsdal (–CA), 1 Dec 1971, Hanekom 1654 (PRE); Kaalplaas Government (–CA), Mar 1935, Steyn PRE 19685 (PRE); Queenswood (–CA), Oct 1959, Meeuse PRE 44394 (PRE); Groenkloof, about 6 miles [9.6 km] out of Pretoria (–CC), 16 Oct 1919, Phillips 3049 (PRE); Premier Mine (–DA), 28 Oct 1919, Phillips 3131 (PRE). 2627 (Potchefstroom): Krugersdorp,Sterkfontein Caves, Isaac Stegmann Nature Reserve (–BA), 27 Oct 1969, Mogg 34525 (PRE); Transvaal Botanic Garden, Roodepoort (–BB), 10 Nov 1982, Behr 90 (NBG); Vereeniging (–DB), 6 Oct 1908, Leslie TRV 5680 (PRE); Vereeniging, Leeuwkuil Pasture Research Station (–DB), 2 Nov 1935, Story L25 (PRE). 2628 (Johannesburg): Modderfontein (–AA), 27 Apr 1948, Prosser 1165 (PRE); Germiston, Lombardy Estate (–AA), 1 Oct 1914, Holden TRV 14159 (PRE); Witwatersrand, Bryanston (–AA), 25 Nov 1954, Gilliland & Gilliland J28087 (PRE); Melville Koppies (–AA), 3 Oct 1960, Macnaea 1269 (NBG); Heidelberg (–AD), Nov 1909, Leendertz TRV 8100 (PRE); Pretoria, Delmas (–BA), 3 Dec 1910, Burtt Davy 10014 (PRE); Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve (–CA), 9 Oct 1971, Bredenkamp 92 (PRE); 23 Oct 1971, Bredenkamp 157 (PRE).
MPUMALANGA. 2430 (Pilgrims Rest): Blyde River Valley; Mariepskop Area (–DB), 18 Nov 1958, Killick & Strey 2437 (PRE); Lydenburg, Mariepskop (–DB), Nov 1925, Fitzsimons & Van Dam TRV 26258 (PRE); Ohrigstad Nature Reserve (–DC), 17 Nov 1970, Jacobsen 1267 (PRE); 2529 (Witbank): Loskop Dam, Nooitgedacht (–AD), 26 May 1967, Theron 1415 (PRE); Loskop Dam (–AD), 14 Oct 1968, Theron 1854 (PRE); Middelburg, Tautesberg (–BB), 9 Nov 1933, Young A228 (PRE); Middelburg, Witbank, Zondagsfontein (–CD), Dec 1930, Thode A2806 (PRE); Middelburg, Doornkop Farm S of Eerstekamp (–CB), 2 Oct 1968, Du Plessis 568 (PRE). 2530 (Lydenburg): Spekboom River, 4 miles [6.4 km] N of Lydenburg (–AB), 19 Nov 1933, Young A447 (PRE);Schoemanskloof, Somerset Farm (–AD), 20 Dec 1932, Smuts & Gillett 2205 (PRE); Schoemanskloof (–AD), Jun 1932, Smuts 318 (PRE); Schagen (–BD), Dec 1934, Liebenberg 3383 (PRE); Nelspruit, Lowveld Botanical Garden (–BD), 7 Nov 1969, Buitendag 276 (PRE). 2531 (Komatipoort): Kruger National Park, 4.5 miles [7.2 km] S of Pretoriuskop (–AB), 3 Nov 1949, Codd 5667 (PRE); Kruger National Park, Pretoriuskop (–AB), 26 Nov 1952, Van der Schijff 1473 (PRE); 9 Sep 1952, Van der Schijff 404 (PRE); Malelane (–CB), Nov 1924, Murphy 114 (PRE); Barberton (–CC), Dec 1916, Pott-Leendertz 5399 (PRE); Nov 1932, Williamson 78 (PRE); Nov 1906, Thorncroft TRV 3057 (PRE); Barberton Saddleback Mountain (–CC), Oct 1889, Galpin 604 (PRE); Sep 1889, Galpin 425 (PRE); Barberton, slopes of mountain (–CC), 26 Oct 1938, Acocks & Hafstrom 1754 (PRE). 2629 (Bethal): Bethal (–AD), 14 Dec 1910, Leendertz TRV 9352 (PRE); Ermelo (–DB), Jan 1909, Collins TRV 6244 (PRE). 2630 (Carolina): Lake Chrissie, Billy's Vlei (–AD), 29 Nov 1916, Pole Evans PRE 13156 (PRE); Amsterdam (–CB), 17 Jan 1974, Viljoen A37 (PRE).
FREE STATE. 2627 (Potchefstroom): Sasolburg, Hoeveldtuin (–DD), 29 Nov 1966, Theron 624 (PRE). 2727 (Kroonstad): Edenville, Lusthof Farm (–BC), 13 Dec 1966, Van Rensburg 127 (PRE); Heilbron, Makouvlei (–BD), Nov 1924, Brandmuller 114 (PRE); 20 Nov 1926, Brandmuller 139 (PRE); Kroonstad (–CA), Oct 1928, Pont 297 (PRE); Kroonstad, eastern hills (–CB), 23 Nov 1934, School College D.4 (PRE). 2826 (Brandfort): Bloemfontein, Glen Agriculture College (–CD), 26 Jan 1971, Van der Berg 3867 (PRE); Nov 1906, Rogers TRV 5188 (PRE). 2827 (Senekal): Korannaberg, plato bo-op berg [plateau on top of mountain] (–CC), 2 Apr 1985, Zietsman & Zietsman 452 (PRE); Doornkop, on top of mountain (–DD), 1 Dec 1931, Goossens 675 (PRE); Willem Pretorius Game Reserve (–AC), 24 Mar 1966, Kok 170 (PRE); Ficksburg, Westburg Farm, on mountain side (–DD), 14 Oct 1934, Galpin 13,844 (PRE). 2828 (Bethlehem): 4 miles [6.4 km] SE of Bethlehem on the Kestell road (–AB), 16 Feb 1967, Scheepers 1429 (PRE); Bethlehem Experimental Farm (–AB), 1 Dec 1964, Van Ginkel 267 (PRE); east of Bethlehem (–AB), 14 Jan 1969, Werger 36 (PRE). 2829 (Harrismith): Queen's Hill, just east of town (–AC), 25 Oct 1977, Jacobsz 1048 (PRE); Harrismith Botanical Garden (–AC), 20 Jan 1970, van der Zeyde s.n. (NBG); Platberg foothills (–AC), 30 Jan 1971, Hahn s.n. (NBG); Swinburn, Rensburgskop Farm (–AD), 19 Nov 1966, Jacobsz 396 (PRE). 2925 (Jagersfontein): Parys (–CC), 30 Oct 1906, Rogers TRV 5199 (PRE). 2926 (Bloemfontein): O.F.S. Botanic Garden (–AA), 11 Dec 1968, Müller 402 (NBG); Grant's Hill (–AA), 21 Oct 1967, Hanekom 973 (PRE); Wintervalley, north of Bloemfontein south of dam (–AA), 11 Dec 1968, Muller 402 (PRE); Thaba Nchu Mountain (–BB), 24 Jan 1963, Roberts 2268 (PRE); 24 Jan 1963, Roberts 2256 (PRE).
KWAZULU-NATAL. 2632 (Bela Vista): Kosi Bay in coconut plantation (–DD), 15 Sep 1973, Botha 662 (PRE); Kosi Bay, Natal Parks Board Camp (–DD), 24 Nov 1967, Strey & Moll 3799 (PRE); Ingwavuma, Maputo to Kosi Nature Reserve (–DD), 25 Sep 1961, Edwards 2582 (PRE). 2730 (Vryheid): Utrecht (–CB), Dec 1915, Wahl TRV 15389 (PRE). 2731 (Louwsburg): Pongola Bushveld Nature Reserve (–BC), Jan 1972, Nel 201 (PRE). 2732 (Ubombo): 1 mile SW of Ingwavuma (–AA), 22 Nov 1969, Moll 4679 (PRE); Manzingwenya, edge of small vlei just east of Vazi Swamp (–BC), 27 Nov 1969, Moll 4730 (PRE); Mkuze Game Reserve, Mpilo (–CA), 19 Nov 1970, Willox 8 (PRE). 2831 (Nkandla): Melmoth, Mfulazane Farm (–CB), 1 Dec 1919, Mogg 6189 (PRE); Ngoye Forest Reserve (–DC), 11 Dec 1973, Stirton 446 (PRE); Mtunzini, Hamewith Farm (–DD), 18 Nov 1919, Mogg 5871 (PRE). 2832 (Mtubatuba): Hlabisa, Hluhluwe Game Reserve (–AA), 22 Nov 1953, Ward 1759 (PRE); 11 Nov 1965, Bourquin & Fakude 34 (PRE); 26 Oct 1961, Hitchins 104 (PRE); 20 Nov 1962, Fakude 25 (PRE); 27 Sep 1961, Mngomezulu 6 (PRE); Hlabisa, west of Charter's Creek (–AB), 5 Dec 1955, Ward 2847 (PRE); Hlabisa, Palm Ridge Farm (–CA), 27 Oct 1967, Harrison 234 (PRE). 2930 (Pietermaritzburg): Balgowan (–AC), 12 Oct 1964, Moll 1219 (PRE); Greytown (–BA), Oct 1931, Wylie TRV 33875 (PRE); Lions River, Merrivale (–CA), 23 Oct 1964, Moll 1331 (PRE); Pietermaritzburg, Town Hill (–CB), 19 Nov 1941, Bond 1278 (NBG); Cato Ridge (–DA), 23 Oct 1939, Fairall 138 (NBG); Pinetown (–DD), 29 Aug 1893, Wylie s.n. (NBG, PRE); Dec 1923, Rogers 20,114 (NBG); Krantzkloof (–DD), 14 Sep. 1893, Schlechter 3203 (PRE); Oct. 1921, Haygarth 24639R (PRE). 2931 (Stanger): Tugela River, 2 miles [3.2 km] from sea (–AB), 6 Jan 1952, Johnson 364 (NBG); Lower Tugela, Groutville (–AD), 14 Oct 1965, Moll 2501 (PRE); Port Natal [Durban] (–CC), without date, Krauss 462 (PRE); Durban (–CC), Sep 1891, Thode 6484 (NBG). 3030 (Port Shepstone): Alexandria, Dumisa Station, Friedenau Farm (–AD), 31 Jan 1908, Rudatis 235 (PRE); Alexandria, Dumisa Station, Campbellton (–AD), 8 Nov 1912, Rudatis 1745 (PRE); Umkomaas (–BB), 9 Sep 1913, Wood 12,511 (PRE).
EASTERN CAPE. 3129 (Port St. Johns): Bizana flats, 0.5 miles [0.8 km] west of town (–BB), 22 Nov 1945, Story 587 (PRE); Bizana Commonage (–BB), 22 Nov 1945, Acocks 12,257 (PRE); Lusikisiki, Ntsubane Forest Station (–BC), 2 Feb 1929, Galpin 10,993 (PRE); 1.3 miles [2 km] from Mkambati on road to hospital (–BD), 9 Jul 1976, Van Wyk 1555 (PRE); Mkambati Nature Reserve (–BD), 19 Feb 1985, Shackleton 228 (PRE); Tembuland, Coffee Bay (–CC), Nov 1919, Tyson PRE 44465 (PRE); Port St. Johns (–DA), Oct 1909, Baker TRV 14168 (PRE). 3227 (Stutterheim): Cathcart, Windvoelberg (–AC), without date, Roberts 1733 (PRE); grassy hills near Komgha (–DB), Mar 1891, Flanagan 805 (PRE). 3228 (Butterworth): Kentani (–CB), 1901, Pegler 64 (PRE); 26 Nov 1905, Pegler 681 (PRE); Nov 1906, Pegler TRV 4126 (PRE).
description: Published as part of Swelankomo, N., Manning, J. C. & Magee, A. R., 2016, The genus Hilliardiella (Asteraceae: Vernonieae) in southern Africa *, pp. 41-59 in South African Journal of Botany 106 on pages 50-53, DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2016.05.010, http://zenodo.org/record/10496343