Morphological data indicate the subspecies of Leionema elatius (Rutaceae) are not conspecific
Authors
Ian R.H. Telford
Botany and N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium, School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England
Jeremy J. Bruhl
Botany and N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium, School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9112-4436
Morphology, New species, Plant Diversity Research, Taxonomy
Abstract
Morphological data show that the two subspecies currently assigned to Leionema elatius (Benth.) Paul G.Wilson (Rutaceae), namely L. elatius subsp. elatius and L. elatius subsp. beckleri (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson, are not conspecific. Leionema elatius subsp. beckleri is reinstated to the rank of species as L. beckleri (F.Muell.) I.Telford & J.J.Bruhl. The distributions of both species are mapped and their conservation status discussed. Images comparing the morphological attributes of the two species and a table comparing selected attributes of the species and the newly described L. praetermissum P.R.Alvarez & Duretto are presented. A key to species of Leionema found in New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland is provided.
Author Biographies
Ian R.H. Telford, Botany and N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium, School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ian_Telford
Jeremy J. Bruhl, Botany and N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium, School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England
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