Medan, D.Kellermann, J.Aagesen, L.Hilger, H.2010-04-012010-04-012009Feddes Repertorium, 2009; 120(3-4):218-2200014-89621522-239Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/57265<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>It is shown that doubts raised recently (Feddes Rep. 119: 622–624, 2008) about the validity of <jats:italic>Ochetophila</jats:italic> Poepp. ex Endl. as distinct from <jats:italic>Discaria</jats:italic> Hook. are based on unsound arguments. The distinctness of <jats:italic>Ochetophila</jats:italic> rests upon a solid cladistic analysis of the tribe Colletieae (Rhamnaceae) and adequately reflects the current knowledge of this group. (© 2009 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH &amp; Co. KGaA, Weinheim)</jats:p>enJournal article002009230410.1002/fedr.2009111072-s2.0-6884909464537806