The genus Gymnanthemum Cass. (Asteraceae: Vernonieae) in Southern Africa

• Gymnanthemum is revised in Southern Africa.
• Eight species of Gymnanthemum occur in Southern Africa.
• All species are illustrated.
• Gymnanthemum capense is a new combination.

The Southern African species of Gymnanthemum Cass. (Asteraceae: Vernonieae) are revised. Eight species are recognised from the region, with full descriptions, distribution maps, and a key to the species. The new combination G. capense (A. Spreng.) J. C. Manning and N. Swelankomo is provided for the species previously treated as G. mespilifolium (Less.) H. Rob.