Plectranthus amiculatus and P. altanmouiensis (Lamiaceae): new species from Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

Trevor Craig Wilson; Paul I Forster; Matt A.M. Renner

doi:10.7751/telopea12407

Authors

Trevor Craig Wilson National Herbarium of NSW, Royal botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia
Paul I Forster Queensland Herbarium, Department of Science, Information Technology & Innovation, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong, Qld 4066, Australia
Matt A.M. Renner National Herbarium of NSW, Royal botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea12407

Keywords:

Lamiaceae, Plectranthus, Plectranthus altanmouiensis, Plectranthus amiculatus, Australia flora, Queensland flora, Cape Melville, Cape York, new species, taxonomy

Abstract

Two new species of Plectranthus are described from Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. Plectranthus amiculatus and P. altanmouiensis have restricted distributions on the peninsular tip and Altanmoui range, respectively. Both species are illustrated and notes on habitat, distribution, affinities and conservation status are provided.

Author Biographies

Trevor Craig Wilson, National Herbarium of NSW, Royal botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia

Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Paul I Forster, Queensland Herbarium, Department of Science, Information Technology & Innovation, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong, Qld 4066, Australia

Principal Botanist
Matt A.M. Renner, National Herbarium of NSW, Royal botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia

Botanist