Bibliography Details:
Author(s):
Barrett, R. L.
Barrett, R. L.
Article or Chapter Title:
A review of Planchonia (Lecythidaceae) in Australia
A review of Planchonia (Lecythidaceae) in Australia
Year:
2006
2006
Journal or Book:
Australian Systematic Botany 19: 147-153
Australian Systematic Botany 19: 147-153
Notes:
Abstract
The genus Planchonia Blume is reviewed for Australia with two species recognised. Planchonia rupestris R.L. Barrett is described as a new species apparently endemic to the sandstone plateaux of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Lectotypes are designated for Cumbia australis Britten, Planchonia crenata Miers and Planchonia arborea var. australis Benth., each of which are synonyms of Planchonia careya (F.Muell.) Kunth. Illustrations, distribution maps and a key to the Australian species are presented.
KEYWORDS = Planchonia, Planchonia rupestris, Planchonia crenata, Planchonia arborea var. australis,Planchonia careya, endemic, Australia.
Abstract
The genus Planchonia Blume is reviewed for Australia with two species recognised. Planchonia rupestris R.L. Barrett is described as a new species apparently endemic to the sandstone plateaux of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Lectotypes are designated for Cumbia australis Britten, Planchonia crenata Miers and Planchonia arborea var. australis Benth., each of which are synonyms of Planchonia careya (F.Muell.) Kunth. Illustrations, distribution maps and a key to the Australian species are presented.
KEYWORDS = Planchonia, Planchonia rupestris, Planchonia crenata, Planchonia arborea var. australis,Planchonia careya, endemic, Australia.