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Resolving Taxonomic Ambiguity in Species Complexes of Aspalathus subgen. Sericea using Integrative Systematics
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This project applies integrative systematics to resolve taxonomic uncertainty in unresolved species complexes of Aspalathus subgen Sericea. Combining field work, herbarium study, and Angiosperms353 phylogenomics, it focuses on the radiata and rotunda complexes to clarify species boundaries and improve taxonomic understanding of Cape flora diversity.
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Lydia
Highest degree:
Doctoral Degree
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within the last 12 months)
South Africa
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Madika, L.K., et al. (2026). Phylogenetic relationships in the genus Aspalathus L. (Fabaceae; Papilionoideae; Crotalarieae) based on molecular and morphological evidence. South African Journal of Botany 189, 107–119.
Madika, L.K., et al. (2026, in press). Taxonomic revision of Aspalathus subgen. Sericea (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae). South African Journal of Botany.
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National Museum, Bloemfontein
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Madika