I. Darbyshire

Virectaria stellata (Sabiceeae Rubiaceae), a new sandstone cliff species from the Republic of Guinea with stellate hairs recorded for the first time in the Rubiaceae

The paper describes a new plant species, Virectaria stellata, from Guinea, noting its unique stellate hairs and habitat in sandstone cliffs.

Improving the application of Important Plant Areas to conserve threatened habitats: a case study of Uganda

This study evaluates the application of Important Plant Areas (IPAs) in Uganda, finding that current thresholds under Criterion C limit conservation outcomes and recommends adjusting thresholds for better habitat protection.

Monanthotaxis bali (Annonaceae) a new Critically Endangered (possibly extinct) montane forest treelet from Bali Ngemba, Cameroon

The paper describes a new plant species, Monanthotaxis bali, found in Cameroon, which is Critically Endangered and possibly extinct due to habitat loss.

Impatiens banen sp. nov. & I. etugei sp. nov. (Balsaminaceae), threatened lowland species of the Cross-Sanaga Interval, Cameroon

The paper describes two new Impatiens species from Cameroon, highlighting their restricted habitats and conservation status.

An analysis of Species Conservation Action Plans in Guinea

This paper outlines the development of Species Conservation Action Plans for 20 threatened plant species in Guinea and provides a template for conservation planning in tropical Africa.