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