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Curriculum Vitae
James Stephen Boatwright
Curriculum Vitae: James Stephen Boatwright
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1. Personal details:
Names: James Stephen
Known as: Stephen
Surname: Boatwright
Identity number: 820422 5029 081
Date of birth: 22 April 1982
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Nationality: South African
Home languages: English and Afrikaans
Driver’s license: Code B
Own transport: Yes
Criminal transgressions: None
Health: Excellent
Highest qualification: Ph.D. (Botany)
h-index (according to Google
Scholar Citations): 13
2. Contact details:
Postal and residential address: 21 Cogill Road
Wynberg
Cape Town
7800
South Africa
Cell phone number: 072-639-3928
E-mail address: [email protected]
Organization where based: University of the Western Cape
Current position: Senior Lecturer
Department: Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Work postal address: Private bag x17
Bellville
7535
Cape Town
South Africa
Work telephone number: 021-959-2264
Work fax number: 021-959-2312
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3. Secondary education:
Last school attended: Hoërskool Brandwag, Benoni
Highest qualification obtained: Grade 12 or Senior Certificate (2000)
4. Tertiary education:
(Certificates and academic record available on request)
1. Ph.D. in Botany 2009
University of Johannesburg
Period: 2006–2008
Thesis: Systematic studies of the genus Lebeckia and related genera of the tribe Crotalarieae
(Fabaceae)
2. M.Sc. in Botany cum laude 2006
University of Johannesburg
Period: 2005
Dissertation: A phylogenetic study of the tribe Podalyrieae (Fabaceae)
3. B.Sc. Hons in Botany cum laude 2005
Rand Afrikaans University (now University of Johannesburg)
Period: 2004
Subjects completed: -Biotechnology
-Postharvest physiology
-Plant systematics and evolution
-Advanced nomenclature and taxonomy
-Scientific writing
-Scientific techniques
-Honours project
Project title: The effect of aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) and sanitizers on the postharvest
quality of minimally processed cantaloupe melons
4. B.Sc. in Natural and Environmental Sciences cum laude 2004
Rand Afrikaans University (now University of Johannesburg)
Period: 2001–2003
Majors: Botany and Zoology
Courses within majors completed: Botany:-Plant diversity and introductory physiology
-Cytology and plant anatomy
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-Plant physiology
-Biotechnology
-Plant taxonomy
Zoology: -Ontogeny, comparative morphology and general
biology of Invertebrates
-Ontogeny, comparative morphology and general
biology of Vertebrates
-Parasitology
-Ecotoxicology
-Limnology and basic-, marine- and terrestrial
ecology
-Animal physiology
Other subjects completed: -Biochemistry 1A
-Chemistry 1A and 1B
-Computer literacy
-Human physiology 1A and 1B
5. Positions:
Period: 01-2015–current
Name of organization: Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology,
University of the Western Cape
Address: Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville, Cape Town
Telephone: 021-959-2301
Position held: Senior Lecturer
Lecturing of first year Life Science course and manager of first year courses. Also teaching of
third year, second year and Honours modules. Conduct research and manage funds.
Supervision of post-graduate students. Manager of Molecular Systematics Laboratory and
UWC Herbarium. Serve on selected University committees.
Period: 07-2012–12-2014
Name of organization: Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology,
University of the Western Cape
Address: Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville, Cape Town
Telephone: 021-959-2301
Position held: Lecturer
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Lecturing of first year Life Science course and manager of first year courses. Also teaching of
selected Honours modules. Conduct research and manage funds. Supervision of post-
graduate students. Serve on selected University committees.
Period: 09-2010–06-2012
Name of organization: Compton Herbarium, South African National Biodiversity
Institute (SANBI)
Address: Kirstenbosch Research Centre, Cape Town
Telephone: 021-799-8769
Position held: Taxonomist (Early Detection and Rapid Response
Programme)
Appointed to manage the taxonomic component of the Early Detection and Rapid Response
Programme of SANBI, i.e. collections and identifications, in the Western Cape. Pursue
indigenous research interests (Asphodelaceae, Fabaceae, Hemerocallidaceae, Flora of the
Karoo) and also research on invasive alien plants, specifically Cactaceae. Involved in
managing a national project on the DNA barcoding of invasive species in South Africa. Other
duties include plant identifications for the public and curation of selected collections in the
herbarium.
Period: 02-2009–08-2010
Name of organization: Compton Herbarium, South African National Biodiversity
Institute (SANBI) and University of Cape Town
Address: Kirstenbosch Research Centre, Cape Town
Telephone: 021-799-8769
Position held: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Conducted research on the taxonomy and systematics of genistoid legumes (Fabaceae),
selected genera of the Asphodelaceae (Asphodeloideae) and Hemerocallidaceae and the
flora of the Karoo. Other duties include plant identifications for the public and curation of
selected collections in the herbarium.
Period: 2004–2008
Name of organization: University of Johannesburg, Department of
Botany and Plant Biotechnology
Address: Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Telephone: 011-489-2436
Position held: Practical demonstrator
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Assisted with the teaching of practical aspects of the Botany third-year taxonomy course. This
involved preparing the practical components for the students every week and helping them to
master the course material. Also invigilation and marking of exams, and setting and marking
practical tests.
Period: 2007
Name of organization: University of Johannesburg
Address: Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Position held: Student mentor
Provided mentorship and support for first year botany students.
Period: 2005
Name of organization: University of Johannesburg
Address: Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Telephone: 083-948-7181 (Dr N. Niemann)
Position held: Student tutor
Served as a tutor to students in their first year of an extended (four-year) BSc degree
program.
Period: 2005 (March–June)
Name of organization: University of Johannesburg
Address: Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Position held: Temporary lecturer
Lectured a first semester course on Genetics to students in their first year of an extended
(four-year) BSc degree program.
Period: 2004
Name of organization: RAU College for Education and Health
Address: Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Telephone: 083-948-7181 (Dr N. Niemann)
Position held: Assistant
Assisted with practical aspects of a course on biology for qualified school teachers. This
involved setting up experiments and helping the students to master the course material.
6. Student/intern supervision
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Students:
Ms Kersti Hickley, B.Sc. Hons 2013 (Supervisor) - completed
Mr Lesiba Papo, B.Sc Hons 2013 (Co-supervisor) – completed
Mr Luvo Magoswana, B.Sc. Hons 2014 (Supervisor) – completed
Mr Sydney Tshilingalinga, B.Sc. Hons 2014 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Akhona Tan-Tan, B.Sc. Hons 2014 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Laimi Erckie, B.Sc. Hons 2014 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Bongiwe Simka, B.Sc. Hons 2014 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Aarifah Jakoet, B.Sc. Hons 2015 (Supervisor) – completed
Mr Liada Musandiwa, B.Sc. Hons 2015 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Vuyolethwu Flepu, B.Sc. Hons 2015 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Jamie Poovan, B.Sc. Hons 2016 (Supervisor) – completed
Mr Rangani Nemando, B.Sc. Hons 2016 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Shakirah Tregonning, B.Sc. Hons 2017 (Supervisor)
Mr Bruce Kyalangalilwa, M.Sc. 2010-2014 (part-time) (Co-supervisor) – discontinued
Mr Thabang Phago, M.Sc. 2012-2017 (Co-supervisor) – completed
Ms Thlou Manyelo, M.Sc. 2012-2015 (Co-supervisor) – completed
Ms Carly Brown, M.Sc. 2013-2014 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Lerato Hoveka, M.Sc. 2013 (Co-supervisor) – completed
Ms Nefza Amary, M.Sc. 2014–2015 (Supervisor) – completed
Ms Thulisile Jaca, M.Sc. 2012-2017 (part-time) (Co-supervisor) – completed
Mr Luke Gallant, M.Sc. 2014–2016 (Supervisor)
Mr Luvo Magoswana, M.Sc. 2015–2016 (Supervisor)
Ms Laimi Erckie, M.Sc. 2015–2016 (Supervisor)
Ms Aarifah Jakoet, M.Sc. 2016-2017 (Supervisor)
Ms Jabulile Malindi, M.Sc. 2017-2018 (Supervisor)
Mr Liada Musandiwa, M.Sc. 2017-2018 (Supervisor)
Mr Rangani Nemando, M.Sc. 2017-2018 (Supervisor)
Ms Solange Akimana, M.Sc. 2017-2018 (Supervisor)
Ms Ledile Mankga, Ph.D. 2013-2015 (Co-supervisor)-dicontinued
Ms Anifat Bello, Ph.D. 2013-2016 (Co-supervisor)
Mr Henry Iheanacho, Ph.D. 2013-2016 (Co-supervisor)-discontinued
Ms Robyn Powell, Ph. D. 2014–2016 (Supervisor) – completed
Mr Francios Muller, Ph.D. 2015–2017 (Supervisor)
Mr Donovan Sonnenberg, Ph.D. 2016–2019 (Supervisor)
Mr Abdulwakeel Ayokun-nun Ajao, Ph.D. 2017–2020 (Co-supervisor)
Ms Oluwayemisi Dorcas Olaniyan, Ph.D. 2017–2020 (Co-supervisor)
Interns:
Ms Melezwa Tywalana, 08/2011–01/2012
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Ms Vuyolwethu Flepu, 01/2012–03/2012
Mr Jason Bosch, 01/2012–03/2012
Ms Leverne April, 04/2013-01/2014
Ms Nwabisa Mhlontlo, 05/2014–04/2015
Ms Janine Goliath, 01/06/2015–31/05/2016
Mr Liada Musandiwa, 01/02/2015–31/12/2016
Ms Jabulile Malindi, 01/04/2016-31/03/2017
7. Management
-Guidance and supervision of Herbarium Assistant within the Early Detection and Rapid
Response Programme.
-Manager for first year courses in the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology.
-Manage Molecular Systematics Laboratory in the Department of Biodiversity and
Conservation Biology.
-Curator of the UWC Herbarium.
8. Scientific service:
Editorial:
Editor for South African Journal of Botany (2011–current).
Editor for Phytotaxa (2016–current).
Reviewing:
Reviewer for the South African Journal of Botany (2007–current).
Reviewer for Nordic Journal of Botany (2010–current).
Reviewer for Systematic Botany (2010–current).
Reviewer for Diversity and Distributions (2010–current).
Reviewer for Bothalia (2011–current).
Reviewer for Edinburgh Journal of Botany (2011–current).
Reviewer for Plant Systematics and Evolution (2011–current).
Reviewer for Molecular Ecology Resources (2012–current).
Reviewer for PhytoKeys (2012-current).
Reviewer for American Journal of Botany (2012-current).
Reviewer for Phytotaxa (2013–current).
Reviewer for African Biodiversity and Conservation (2015–current).
Reviewer for Bangladesh Journal of Taxonomy (2015–current).
Reviewer for Brittonia (2015–current).
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Reviewer for Plant Ecology (2015–current).
Ad Hoc Reviewer/Panels:
National Research Foundation Doctoral Review Panel 2013.
National Research Foundation Masters Review Panel 2014.
National Research Foundation Thuthuka Grant Reviewer 2015.
National Research Foundation Rating Reviewer 2016.
9. Skills, techniques and software:
Skills and techniques:
Chemotaxonomic: Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and high-pressure liquid
chromatography (HPLC).
Micro-techniques: Glycol methacrylate (GMA) anatomical procedures, wax anatomical
procedures and standard wood anatomical procedures.
Morphological: Field plant collection, preparation of herbarium specimens, taxonomic
nomenclature, taxonomic revisions, IUCN red list assessments, construction of
taxonomic keys, description of new species and genera, and botanical illustrations.
Phylogenetic: Standard DNA extraction, amplification (PCR) and sequencing of various gene
regions (nuclear and chloroplast), compilation and analyses of phylogenetic (DNA,
morphological and combined) matrices.
Research: Scientific writing, digital figure preparation for publication (high-resolution,
composite plates), manage research funds.
Herbarium: Collections curation and routine identifications (Fabaceae, Rhamnaceae,
Rubiaceae, Rutaceae, invasive plants).
Software:
Adobe Photoshop, Comparative analysis by independent contrasts (CAIC), Geneious,
MacClade, MacDraw, MEGA, Modeltest, MrBayes, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word,
Phylogenetic analysis using parsimony (PAUP), SeqState, Sequencher, TreeEdit, Treeview.
10. Awards and successful grant applications:
-Best third-year student in both Botany and Zoology (2003).
-National Research Foundation Prestigious and Equity Free-Standing Ph.D. Bursary (2008).
-National Research Foundation travel grant (2008).
-International science liaison travel grant from the National Research Foundation (in
conjunction with the Research Council of the University of Johannesburg; 2008).
-Knowledge Interchange and Collaboration travel grant from the NRF (2011).
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-South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI)/NRF research grant (2012–2013).
-Competitive Researcher Funds, University of the Western Cape (2013–2016).
-Y1 Rating from the NRF 2014–2019.
-Incentive funding for rated researchers 2014–2019.
-Research Development Grant for Y-rated Researchers from the NRF (2015-2017).
11. Professional societies:
-Member of the Golden Key Society.
-Member of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT).
-Member of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB).
12. Refereed/peer-reviewed articles in ISI accredited scientific journals:
1. JS Boatwright and B-E van Wyk. 2007. A new species of Rafnia (Crotalarieae,
Fabaceae). South African Journal of Botany 73, 471–473.
2. JS Boatwright and B-E van Wyk. 2007. The identity of Lebeckia lotononoides
(Crotalarieae, Fabaceae). South African Journal of Botany 73, 664–666.
3. JS Boatwright, V Savolainen, B-E van Wyk, AL Schutte-Vlok, F Forest and M van
der Bank. 2008. Systematic position of the anomalous genus Cadia and the
phylogeny of Podalyrieae (Fabaceae). Systematic Botany 33, 133–147.
4. JS Boatwright, MM Le Roux, M Wink, T Morozova and B-E van Wyk. 2008.
Phylogenetic Relationships of the Tribe Crotalarieae (Fabaceae) Inferred from DNA
Sequences and Morphology. Systematic Botany 33, 752–761.
5. JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk. 2008. A taxonomic revision of the genus
Rothia (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae). Australian Systematic Botany 21, 422–430.
6. JS Boatwright and B-E van Wyk. 2009. A revision of the African genus
Robynsiophyton (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae). South African Journal of Botany 75, 367–
370.
7. JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk. 2009. The generic concept of Lebeckia
(Crotalarieae, Fabaceae): Reinstatement of the genus Calobota and the new genus
Wiborgiella. South African Journal of Botany 75, 546–556.
8. JS Boatwright. 2010. A rare new species of Polhillia (Genisteae, Fabaceae). South
African Journal of Botany 76, 142–145.
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9. B-E van Wyk, M Venter and JS Boatwright. 2010. A revision of the genus Bolusia
(Fabaceae, Crotalarieae). South African Journal of Botany 76, 86–94.
10. JS Boatwright and JC Manning. 2010. The inclusion of the genus Jodrellia in Bulbine
(Asphodeloideae, Asphodelaceae). Bothalia 40, 59.
11. JS Boatwright. 2010. Pearsonia mbabanensis, an overlooked synonym of Pearsonia
sessilifolia subsp. marginata. Bothalia 40, 83–84.
12. JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk. 2010. Taxonomy of Wiborgiella
(Crotalarieae, Fabaceae), a genus endemic to the Greater Cape Region of South
Africa. Systematic Botany 35, 325–340.
13. JS Boatwright and JC Manning. 2010. Notes on the genus Trachyandra
(Asphodelaceae: Asphodeloideae) 1: a review of the T. thyrsoidea group (Section
Trachyandra), including three new species from the Northern Cape. South African
Journal of Botany 76, 499–510.
14. JS Boatwright and JC Manning. 2010. Caesia sabulosa (Hemerocallidaceae), a new
species from the Greater Cape Region of South Africa. South African Journal of
Botany 76, 524–529.
15. MM le Roux, B-E van Wyk, JS Boatwright and PM Tilney. 2011. The systematic
significance of morphological and anatomical variation in the fruits of Crotalaria and
related genera of the tribe Crotalarieae (Fabaceae). Botanical Journal of the Linnean
Society 165, 84–106.
16. JS Boatwright and B-E van Wyk. 2011. The systematic position of Sophora
inhambanensis (Sophoreae, Fabaceae). South African Journal of Botany 77, 249–
250.
17. AR Magee, JS Boatwright and L. Mucina. 2011. Gazania lanata and G.
splendidissima: two new species of Asteraceae (tribe Arctotideae) from the Greater
Capensis, with an updated key for the genus. South African Journal of Botany 77, 86–
93.
18. JS Boatwright, M Wink and B-E van Wyk. 2011. The generic concept of Lotononis
(Crotalarieae, Fabaceae): Reinstatement of the genera Euchlora, Leobordea and
Listia and the new genus Ezoloba. Taxon 60, 161–177.
19. J Schnitzler, TG Barraclough, JS Boatwright, P Goldblatt, JC Manning, MP Powell, T
Rebelo and V Savolainen. 2011. Revealing the causes of plant diversification in a
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biodiversity hotspot: A meta-analysis in the Cape of southern Africa. Systematic
Biology 60, 343–357.
20. JS Boatwright, T Nkonki and B-E van Wyk. 2011. The identity of Lessertia rigida
(Thunb.) DC. (Galegeae, Fabaceae) and a new species from the Greater Cape
Region of South Africa. Systematic Botany 36, 371–375.
21. GF Smith, E Figueiredo, JS Boatwright and NR Crouch. 2011. South Africa’s
ongoing Opuntia Mill. (Cactaceae) problem: the case of O. microdasys (Lehm.) Pfeiff.
Bradleya 29, 73–78.
22. TJ Davies, GF Smith, DU Bellstedt, JS Boatwright, B Bytebier, RM Cowling, F
Forest, LJ Harmon, AM Muasya, B Schrire, Y Steenkamp, M van der Bank and V
Savolainen. 2011. Extinction risks in plants. PLoS Biology 9(5), e1000620.
doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1000620.
23. JS Boatwright and CN Cupido. 2011. Aspalathus crewiana (Crotalarieae,
Fabaceae), a new species from the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Nordic
Journal of Botany 29, 513–517.
24. JS Boatwright. 2012. Asphodelus fistulosus (Asphodelaceae, Asphodeloideae), a
new naturalized alien species from the West Coast of South Africa. South African
Journal of Botany 79, 48–50.
25. AN Moteetee, JS Boatwright and T Jaca. 2012. Taxonomic notes on Rhynchosia
section Cyanospermum (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae) in South Africa. South African
Journal of Botany 81, 124–127.
26. BH Daru, JC Manning, JS Boatwright, O Maurin, N Maclean, H, Schaefer, M
Kuzmina and M van der Bank. 2013. Molecular and morphological analysis of
subfamily Alooideae (Asphodelaceae) and the inclusion of Chortolirion in Aloe. Taxon
62, 62–76.
27. Legume Phylogeny Working Group (LPWG, includes JS Boatwright). 2013. Legume
phylogeny in the 21st century: progress, prospects and lessons. Taxon 62, 217–248.
28. JC Manning and JS Boatwright. 2013. Lasiosiphon rigidus, a new species from the
Tankwa Karoo and two new combinations in the genus in South Africa. Bothalia 43,
84–88.
29. B Kyalangalilwa, JS Boatwright, BH Daru, O Maurin and M van der Bank. 2013.
Phylogenetic position and revised classification of Acacia s.l. (Fabaceae:
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Mimosoideae) in Africa, including new combinations in Vachellia and Senegalia.
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 172, 500–523.
30. MM Le Roux, JS Boatwright and B-E van Wyk. 2013. A global infrageneric
classification system for the genus Crotalaria (Leguminosae) based on molecular and
morphological evidence. Taxon 62, 957–971.
31. P Pyšek, PE Hulme, LA Meyerson, GF Smith, JS Boatwright, NR Crouch, E
Figueiredo, LC Foxcroft, V Jarošík, DM Richardson, J Suda and JRU Wilson. 2013.
Hitting the right target: taxonomic challenges for, and of, plant invasions. AoB plants
5, plt042.
32. Legume Phylogeny Working Group (LPWG, includes JS Boatwright). 2013. Towards
a new classification system for legumes: Progress report from the 6th International
Legume Conference. South African Journal of Botany 89, 3–9.
33. D Cardoso, RT Pennington, LP de Queiroz, JS Boatwright, B-E van Wyk, MF
Wojciechowski and M Lavin. 2013. Reconstructing the deep-branching relationships
of the papilionoid legumes. South African Journal of Botany 89, 58–75.
34. JS Boatwright and JC Manning. 2013. Two new species of Trachyandra sect.
Liriothamnus (Xanthorrhoeaceae: Asphodeloideae) from the Western and Eastern
Cape Provinces of South Africa. Phytotaxa 155, 59–65.
35. JC Manning, JS Boatwright, BH Daru, O Maurin and M van der Bank. 2014. A
molecular phylogeny and generic classification of Asphodelaceae subfamily
Alooideae: A final resolution of the prickly issue of polyphyly in the alooids?.
Systematic Botany 39, 55–74.
36. JS Boatwright and N Helme. 2014. A rare new species of the genus Wiborgiella
(Crotalarieae, Fabaceae). South African Journal of Botany 92, 15-18.
37. JS Boatwright and AN Moteetee. 2014. Rhynchosia bolusii (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae),
a new species from the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Phytotaxa 161, 169–
172.
38. RF Powell, JS Boatwright and AR Magee. 2014. A taxonomic revision of the Cotula
coronopifolia group (Asteraceae) and implications for the conservation statuses of the
species. South African Journal of Botany 93, 105–117.
39. AA Oskloski, AV Stepanova, JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk. 2014. A
survey of wood anatomical characters in the tribe Crotalarieae (Fabaceae). South
African Journal of Botany 94, 155–165.
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40. AR Magee, JS Boatwright and L Mucina. 2014. Four new species of Ursinia
(Asteraceae, Anthemideae) from South Africa, with an updated key to the genus in
Namaqualand. Phytotaxa 177, 137–145.
41. AN Moteetee, JS Boatwright and TP Jaca. 2014 A review of Rhynchosia section
Polytropia (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae) and a new species from the Western Cape
Province, South Africa. Systematic Botany 39, 1127–1131.
42. B Lemaire, O Dlodlo, S Chimphango, CH Stirton, BD Schrire, JS Boatwright, O
Honnay, E Smets, JI Sprent, E James and AM Muasya. 2015. Endosymbiotic diversity
and evolution of rhizobia in native legumes of the Core Cape Subregion (South
Africa). FEMS Microbiology Ecology 91, 1–17.
43. JS Boatwright, O Maurin and M van der Bank. 2015. Phylogenetic position of
Madagascan Acacia s.l. species and new combinations in Senegalia and Vachellia
(Leguminosae, Mimosoideae, Acacieae). Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
179, 288–294.
44. JS Boatwright, A le Roux and JC Manning. 2016. Amphithalea ornata (Podalyrieae,
Fabaceae), a rare new species from the Western Cape Province, South Africa. South
African Journal of Botany 102, 217–220.
45. LN Hoveka, M van der Bank, JS Boatwright, BS Bezeng and K Yessoufou. 2016.
The noncoding trnH-psbA spacer as an effective DNA barcode for aquatic freshwater
plants reveals prohibited invasive species in aquarium trade in South Africa. South
African Journal of Botany 102, 208-216.
46. LN Hoveka, BS Bezeng, K Yessoufou, JS Boatwright and M van der Bank. 2016.
Effects of climate change on the future distributions of the top five freshwater aquatic
invasive plants in South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 102, 33–38.
47. JC Manning, B Simka, JS Boatwright and AR Magee. 2016. A revised taxonomy of
Gerbera sect. Gerbera (Asteraceae: Mutisieae), with three additional species. South
African Journal of Botany 104, 142–157.
48. SL Magoswana, JS Boatwright, JC Manning and AR Magee. 2016. A taxonomic
revision of Inulanthera (Asteraceae: Anthemideae). South African Journal of Botany
105, 141-157.
49. RF Powell, JS Boatwright, C Klak and AR Magee. 2016. Phylogenetic placement
and generic re-circumscriptions of the multilocular genera, Arenifera, Octopoma and
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Schlechteranthus (Ruschieae; Aizoaceae): evidence from anatomical, morphological
and plastid DNA data. Taxon 65, 249–261.
50. L Magoswana, JS Boatwright, AR Magee and JC Manning. 2016. A taxonomic
revision of Gymnodiscus (Senecioneae: Othonninae), a Greater Cape Floristic
Region endemic. South African Journal of Botany106, 71–77.
51. KI Hickley, H Kaplan, E van Wyk, J Renteria and JS Boatwright. 2017. Invasive
potential and management of Melaleuca hypericifolia (Myrtaceae) in South Africa.
South African Journal of Botany 108, 110–116.
52. Legume Phylogeny Working Group (LPWG, includes JS Boatwright). 2017. A new
subfamily classification of the Leguminosae based on a taxonomically comprehensive
phylogeny. Taxon 66, 44–77.
53. V Flepu, JS Boatwright and A Novoa. 2017. Is spinelessness a stable character in
cactus pear plantations? Implications for invasiveness. Journal of Arid Environments,
in press.
54. MM le Roux, P Wilkin, K Balkwill, JS Boatwright, B Bytebier, D Filer, C Klak, RR
Klopper, M Koekemoer, L Livermore, R Lubke, AR Magee, JC Manning, A Paton, T
Pearce, J Slingsby, B-E van Wyk, JE Victor and L von Staden. 2017. Getting global
botanical diversity online: Producing a plant diversity portal for South Africa. Taxon, in
press.
55. J Gere, M van der Bank, JS Boatwright and O Maurin. 2017. The inclusion of
Anogeissus, Buchenavia and Pteleopsis in Terminalia (Terminaliinae, Combretaceae).
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, in press.
56. RF Powell, JS Boatwright, C Klak and AR Magee. 2017. Inclusion of Ihlenfeldtia and
Odontophorus in Cheiridopsis (Ruschioideae; Aizoaceae) with insights into generic
and subgeneric circumscriptions within the Conophytum-clade. Botanical Journal of
the Linnean Society, in press.
57. FL Muller, LM Raitt, SMB Chimpango, MI Samuels, CF Cupido, JS Boatwright, R
Knight and M Trytsman. Prioritisation of native legume species for further evaluation
as potential forage crops in water-limited agricultural systems in South Africa.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, submitted.
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58. SL Magoswana, JC Manning, AR Magee and JS Boatwright. Othonna sonchifolia L.
is an earlier name for Senecio cymbalarifolius L. (Asteraceae: Senecioneae). African
Biodiversity and Conservation (Bothalia), submitted.
59. JS Boatwright, M van der Bank, AR Magee and JC Manning. Transfer of
Madagascan species of Gnidia L. to Lasiosiphon Fresen. (Thymelaeaceae:
Thymelaeoideae). South African Journal of Botany, submitted.
60. RF Powell, C Klak, JS Boatwright and AR Magee. A taxonomic revision of
Schlechteranthus subgenus Microphyllus (Ruschieae; Aizoaceae). Systematic
Botany, submitted.
61. F Muller, L Raitt, C Cupido, S Chimphango, I Samuels and JS Boatwright. The effect
of seed treatments for dormancy breaking and germination of Calobota sericea and
Lessertia frutescens from the semi-arid rangelands of South Africa. South African Journal
of Botany, submitted.
62. A Bello, JS Boatwright, PM Tilney, M van der Bank and AR Magee. A Taxonomic
revision of the Pteronia camphorata group (Astereae, Asteraceae). South African
Journal of Botany, submitted.
13. Chapters in books:
1. JS Boatwright, GF Smith, HG Zimmermann, TP Jaca, RF Motloung and TD
Malotsha. Biology and impact of succulent invasive plants. In M Walters, E
Figueiredo, NR Crouch, PJD Winter, GF Smith, HG Zimmermann and BK Mashope.
2011. Naturalised and invasive succulents of southern Africa. ABC Taxa 11,
Brussels. Pp. 3–12.
2. JS Boatwright. 2012. Calobota, Lebeckia, Wiborgiella, Lotononis (with AL Schutte)-
Fabaceae. In Goldblatt, P and Manning, JC, Greater Cape Plants I: Core Cape
Region.
3. JS Boatwright. 2013. Calobota, Lebeckia, Wiborgiella, Lotononis-Fabaceae and
Gazania (with AR Magee)-Asteraceae. In Snijman, DS, Greater Cape Plants II:
Namaqualand-southern Namib and western Karoo.
14. Books or special journal issues:
1. B-E van Wyk and JS Boatwright (Eds.). 2013. Advances in Legumes Systematics
12. South African Journal of Botany 89, Special Edition on Legumes.
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2. JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk. A taxonomic revision of Calobota
(Leguminosae, Crotalarieae). Strelitzia, accepted.
15. Popular/web-based articles:
1. JS Boatwright and JC Manning. 2009-08. Trachyandra ciliata (L.f.) Kunth
(Asphodelaceae). Internet 3 pp.
http://www.plantzafrica.com/planttuv/trachyciliata.htm.
2. JS Boatwright. 2010-06. Calobota cytisoides (P.J.Bergius) Eckl. & Zeyh.
(Fabaceae). Internet 3 pp. http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantcd/calobotacyt.htm.
3. JS Boatwright. 2011-02. Lebeckia Thunb. (Fabaceae). Internet 3 pp.
http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantoftheweek/plantweekmaxframwits.htm.
4. JS Boatwright and JC Manning. 2012-03. Bulbinella Kunth (Asphodelaceae).
Internet 3 pp.
http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantoftheweek/plantweekmaxframwits.htm.
5. JS Boatwright, M van der Bank and O Maurin. 2014. Name changes in African
Acacia species. Veld and Flora 100, 33.
6. JC Manning, JS Boatwright and BH Daru. 2014. Aloe and goodbye: a new
evolutionary classification of the alooids. Alsterworthia 14, 6–15.
7. I Ebrahim, JS Boatwright and B du Preez. The rediscovery of Polhillia ignota. Veld
and Flora 103, 40-41.
16. International and national conference outputs:
1. The effect of aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) and sanitizers on the postharvest quality
of minimally processed cantaloupe melons.
JS Boatwright and CS Whitehead.
University of Johannesburg Postgraduate Botany Symposium 2004 (oral and poster
presentation; award: best honours poster).
2. The effect of ReTain (aminoethoxyvinylglycine, AVG) on the postharvest quality of
minimally processed Cantaloupe melons.
JS Boatwright and CS Whitehead.
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Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Bloemfontein 2005 (poster
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 71 (2): 280 (2005).
3. A phylogenetic study of the tribe Podalyrieae (Fabaceae) using ITS sequence data.
JS Boatwright, V Savolainen, N du Toit, MC Motsi and M van der Bank.
Fifth Biennial conference of the Systematics Association, Cardiff University, Wales
(oral presentation).
4. A phylogenetic study of the tribe Podalyrieae (Fabaceae).
JS Boatwright, V Savolainen and M van der Bank.
University of Johannesburg Postgraduate Botany Symposium 2005 (oral
presentation; award: best M.Sc. presentation).
5. The use of Cape legumes as sources of tea.
JS Boatwright and B-E van Wyk.
Indigenous Plant Use Forum 2006, Gabarone, Botswana (oral presentation).
6. Phylogenetic relationships in the tribe Podalyrieae (Fabaceae) and the position of
Cadia.
JS Boatwright, V Savolainen, B-E van Wyk, AL Schutte-Vlok and M van der Bank.
Conference of the South African Society for Systematic Biology 2006, Kruger
National Park (oral presentation).
7. Understanding and conserving the earth’s biodiversity hotspots: SA plants and
international opportunities.
V Savolainen, T Barraclough, M van der Bank, JS Boatwright, G Reeves, MP
Powell, JC Manning and P Goldblatt.
Conference of the South African Society for Systematic Biology 2006, Kruger
National Park (oral presentation).
8. Systematic studies in the genus Lebeckia and related genera: A revision of L. section
Stiza (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae).
JS Boatwright, B-E van Wyk and PM Tilney.
University of Johannesburg Postgraduate Botany Symposium 2006 (oral
presentation; award: best Ph.D. presentation).
9. Systematic studies in the genus Lebeckia and related genera: A revision of L. section
Stiza (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae).
JS Boatwright, B-E van Wyk and PM Tilney.
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Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Cape Town 2007 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 73 (2): 280 (2007).
10. Towards a new, more natural classification system for the genus Lebeckia
(Crotalarieae, Fabaceae).
JS Boatwright, MM le Roux, M Wink, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk
University of Johannesburg Postgraduate Botany Symposium 2007 (oral
presentation; award: best Ph.D. presentation).
11. Systematic studies in the genus Lebeckia and related genera (Crotalarieae,
Fabaceae): a new generic classification for Lebeckia.
JS Boatwright, MM le Roux, M Wink, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Drakensberg 2008 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 74 (2): 362 (2008).
12. A synchronous colonization of Madagascar by plants?
R Lahaye, Z Yang, Y Bouchenak-Khelladi, F Forest, JS Boatwright, J Klackenberg,
L Civeyrel and V Savolainen.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Drakensberg 2008 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 74 (2): 371 (2008).
13. From Biome to taxon: phylogenetic diversity patterns in the Cape of South Africa.
F Forest, DU Bellstedt, JS Boatwright, B Bytebier, F Conrad, LL Dreyer, D Edwards,
C Galley, P Goldblatt, JA Hawkins, M Lavin, HP Linder, JC Manning, TL Nowell, AM
Muasya, KC Oberlander, V Savolainen, BD Schrire, D Snijman, M van der Bank, T
van der Niet, GA Verboom and S Wiswedel.
Conference of the South African Society for Systematic Biology, Drakensberg 2008
(oral presentation).
14. Systematics of the tribe Crotalarieae and a new generic classification for Lebeckia
(Fabaceae).
JS Boatwright, MM le Roux, M Wink, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk.
Botany 2008 conference, Vancouver, Canada 2008 (oral presentation).
15. New generic circumscriptions in the tribe Crotalarieae (Fabaceae).
JS Boatwright, M Wink, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk.
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Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Stellenbosch 2009 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 75 (2): 393–394 (2009).
16. The taxonomic value of fruit wall structure in the genus Crotalaria (Fabaceae, tribe
Crotalarieae).
MM le Roux, B-E van Wyk, JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and AN Moteetee.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Potchefstroom 2010 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 76 (2): 397 (2010).
17. Systematics of the genera Lessertia and Sutherlandia (Galegeae, Fabaceae).
JS Boatwright, MJ Amaral, JC Manning, B-E van Wyk, M Simmonds and F Forest.
V International Legume Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2010 (oral
presentation).
18. Congruence between morphology, chemistry and molecular evidence in the new
classification of African genistoid legumes (tribes Sophoreae, Podalyrieae, Genisteae
and Crotalarieae).
B-E van Wyk, JS Boatwright, MM le Roux and AN Moteetee.
V International Legume Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2010 (oral
presentation).
19. Identification of invasive plant species in South Africa: challenges and solutions.
JS Boatwright, BK Mashope, O.M. Maurin and M van der Bank.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Grahamstown 2011 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 77 (2): 515 (2011).
20. Systematic studies of the genus Trachyandra and related genera of the
Ashopdeloideae (Asphodelaceae).
JS Boatwright, JC Manning and F Forest.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Grahamstown 2011 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 77 (2): 515–516 (2011).
21. Relationships of African genistoid legumes.
JS Boatwright, B-E van Wyk, MM le Roux and M Wink.
XVIII International Botanical Congress, Melbourne, Australia 2011 (oral presentation).
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22. A first molecular phylogeny for the genus Crotalaria (Fabaceae, Crotalarieae).
MM le Roux, JS Boatwright, B-E van Wyk and AN Moteetee
XVIII International Botanical Congress, Melbourne, Australia 2011 (oral presentation).
23. Progress towards DNA barcoding of invasive species in South Africa.
JS Boatwright, MT Sethusa, O Maurin, P Ivey, M Hamer and M van der Bank.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Pretoria 2012 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 79: 178–179 (2012).
24. Taxonomic studies of Ursinia, parachute daisies, (Asteraceae, Anthemideae) in
Namaqualand, South Africa.
AR Magee, JS Boatwright and L Mucina.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Pretoria 2012 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 79: 195–196 (2012).
25. Systematics of the South African Asphodeloideae (Asphodelaceae).
JS Boatwright, JC Manning, F Forest and S Ramdhani
Conference of the South African Society for Systematic Biology, Arniston 2012 (oral
presentation).
26. Molecular and morphological analysis of subfamily Alooideae (Asphodelaceae) and
the inclusion of Chorolirion A.Berger in Aloe L.
BH Daru, JC Manning, JS Boatwright, O Maurin and M van der Bank.
Conference of the South African Society for Systematic Biology, Arniston 2012 (oral
presentation).
27. Phylogenetic position and revised classification of the African Acacia species
(Fabaceae: Mimosoideae).
B Kyalangaliliwa, JS Boatwright, BH Daru, O Maurin and M van der Bank.
Conference of the South African Society for Systematic Biology, Arniston 2012 (oral
presentation).
28. A revision of Rhynchosia sects. Arcyphyllum, Chrysoscias, Cyanospermum and
Polytropia (Phaseolaeae, Fabaceae): a progress report.
TP Jaca, JS Boatwright and AN Moteetee.
Sixth International Legume Conference, Johannesburg 2013 (oral presentation).
29. Barcoding of southern African legumes.
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R Kabongo, K Yessoufou, JS Boatwright, M van der Bank and O Maurin.
Sixth International Legume Conference, Johannesburg 2013 (oral presentation).
30. JS Boatwright, MM le Roux, B-E van Wyk and M Lavin.
Biogeography of the tribe Crotalarieae
Sixth International Legume Conference, Johannesburg 2013 (oral presentation).
31. Phylogenetic studies of the type section of the genus Rhynchosia (Phaseoleae,
Fabaceae).
TS Manyelo, JS Boatwright and AN Moteetee.
Sixth International Legume Conference, Johannesburg 2013 (oral presentation).
32. Systematic value of wood anatomy in the tribe Crotalarieae (Fabaceae).
AA Oskolski, JS Boatwright, A Stepanova, PM Tilney and B-E van Wyk.
Sixth International Legume Conference, Johannesburg 2013 (oral presentation).
33. An assessment of the current status and invasive potential of Crotalaria agatiflora
(Crotalarieae, Fabaceae) in South Africa.
T Phago, B-E van Wyk and JS Boatwright.
Sixth International Legume Conference, Johannesburg 2013 (oral presentation).
34. Phylogenetic position and revised classification of Acacia s.l. (Fabaceae:
Mimosoideae) in Africa, including new combinations in Vachellia and Senegalia.
B Kyalangalilwa, JS Boatwright, BH Daru, O Maurin and M van der Bank.
Sixth International Legume Conference, Johannesburg 2013 (oral presentation).
35. A phylogenetic classification of Asphodelaceae subfamily Alooideae.
JS Boatwright, JC Manning, BH Daru, O Maurin and M van der Bank.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Drakensberg 2013 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 86: 152 (2013).
36. Phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of the family Thymelaeaceae in southern
Africa.
O Maurin, JS Boatwright, JC Manning and M van der Bank.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Drakensberg 2013 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 86: 153 (2013).
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37. Towards unraveling the invasive potential of Crotalaria agatiflora (Crotalarieae,
Fabaceae) in South Africa.
T Phago, B-E van Wyk and JS Boatwright
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Drakensberg 2013 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 86: 159 (2013).
38. Phylogeny and taxonomy of the South African Asphodeloideae (Asphodelaceae).
JS Boatwright, JC Manning, F Forest, S Ramdhani, L Papo and M van der Bank.
XXth conference of the Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical
Africa (AETFAT)/South African Association of Botanists (SAAB), Stellenbosch 2014
(oral presentation).
Abstract published in Scripta Botanica Belgica 52: 62 (2014).
39. AR Magee, JS Boatwright, A Nicolas, PM Tilney and G Plunkett.
Systematics of southern African Anthemideae (Asteraceae).
XXth conference of the Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical
Africa (AETFAT)/South African Association of Botanists (SAAB), Stellenbosch 2014
(oral presentation).
Abstract published in Scripta Botanica Belgica 52: 256 (2014).
40. TS Manyelo, AN Moteetee and JS Boatwright.
A phylogenetic study of South African species of Rhynchosia (Phaseoleae,
Fabaceae).
XXth conference of the Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical
Africa (AETFAT)/South African Association of Botanists (SAAB), Stellenbosch 2014
(oral presentation).
Abstract published in Scripta Botanica Belgica 52: 267 (2014).
41. R Powell, JS Boatwright and AR Magee.
A taxonomic revision of the Cotula coronopifolia group (Anthemideae, Asteraceae).
XXth conference of the Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical
Africa (AETFAT)/South African Association of Botanists (SAAB), Stellenbosch 2014
(oral presentation).
Abstract published in Scripta Botanica Belgica 52: 348 (2014).
42. T Jaca, JS Boatwright and AN Moteetee.
A revision of Rhynchosia sections Arcyphyllum, Chrysoscias and Polytropia
(Phaseoleae, Fabaceae).
Curriculum Vitae: James Stephen Boatwright
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XXth conference of the Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical
Africa (AETFAT)/South African Association of Botanists (SAAB), Stellenbosch 2014
(poster presentation).
Abstract published in Scripta Botanica Belgica 52: 194 (2014).
43. T Phago, B-E van Wyk, JS Boatwright and H van der Bank.
Determining the invasive potential of Crotalaria agatiflora (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae).
XXth conference of the Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical
Africa (AETFAT)/South African Association of Botanists (SAAB), Stellenbosch 2014
(poster presentation).
Abstract published in Scripta Botanica Belgica 52: 335 (2014).
44. AO Bello, AR Magee, JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and M van der Bank.
Systematic studies of Pteronia (Asteraceae, Astereae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Limpopo 2015 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 98: 171 (2015).
45. JS Boatwright, JC Manning, S Ramdhani, M van der Bank and F Forest.
Towards a revision of Bulbine (Asphodeloideae, Asphodelaceae): phylogeny and
problem species.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Limpopo 2015 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 98: 172 (2015).
46. SL Magoswana, JS Boatwright, JC Manning and AR Magee.
A systematic study of Inulanthera (Asteraceae, Anthemideae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Limpopo 2015 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 98: 186 (2015).
47. RF Powell, C Klak, JS Boatwright and AR Magee.
Generic circumscriptions and relationships in the Conophytum-clade (Ruschieae;
Aizoaceae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Limpopo 2015 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 98: 197–198 (2015).
48. B Simka, JS Boatwright, AR Magee and JC Manning.
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A review of the taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships of Gerbera section Gerbera
(Asteraceae: Mutisieae) in the Cape Floristic Region.
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Limpopo 2015 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 98: 200 (2015).
49. A Bello, AR Magee, JS Boatwright, PM Tilney and M van der Bank.
A taxonomic revision of the early-diverging Pteronia camphorata group (Asteraceae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Bloemfontein 2016 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 103: 307-308 (2016).
50. JS Boatwright and AR Magee.
Systematics of the Athanasiinae and Phymasperminae (Anthemideae, Asteraceae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Bloemfontein 2016 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 103: 309 (2016).
51. A Jakoet, JS Boatwright, L Mucina and AR Magee.
A phylogeny of the button daisy genus Cotula (Anthemideae, Asteraceae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Bloemfontein 2016 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 103: 318 (2016).
52. AR Magee, JL Poovan, L Mucina and JS Boatwright.
Taxonomy of Ursinia subgenus Ursinia (Asteraceae, Anthemideae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Bloemfontein 2016 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 103: 325 (2016).
53. L Magoswana, JS Boatwright, AR Magee and JC Manning.
A systematic evaluation of the geophytic species of Othonna (Senecioneae,
Othonninae).
Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Bloemfontein 2016 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 103: 325 (2016).
54. RF Powell, AR Magee, F Forest, R Cowan and JS Boatwright.
Speciation and population genetics of button plants (Conophytum, Aizoaceae).
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Conference of the South African Association of Botanists, Bloemfontein 2016 (oral
presentation).
Abstract published in South African Journal of Botany 103: 344 (2016).
18. Plenary and invited presentations:
1. JS Boatwright.
Studies in African legumes: contribution of morphology in a molecular era.
1st International Symposium on Legume Morphology, Brazil, 2015 (invited presentation).
2. JS Boatwright, JC Manning, F Forest, B Daru, S Ramdhani, O Maurin and M van der
Bank.
Systematics and generic classification of the Asphodelaceae.
Bolus Herbarium and Library 150th birthday celebrations, Cape Town, 2015 (invited
presentation).
19. Conference organizing committees:
-Sixth International Legume Conference, University of Johannesburg, 6–11 January 2013.
-UWC Research Open Day, 2014, 2015.
-Chair, Local Organising Committee, 43rd Conference of the South African Association of
Botanists to be held 8-11 January 2017.
-National Scientific Organising Committee, 7th International Barcode of Life Conference to be
held 20–24 November 2017.