Pittosporum kororoense (Pittosporaceae, Apiales), a new species from Coffs Harbour, Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea16537Keywords:
Pittosporaceae, Pittosporum, Rare species, New speciesAbstract
A new species of rainforest shrub, described here as Pittosporum kororoense Benwell (Pittosporaceae, Apiales), was recently discovered at Kororo, 3 km north of the centre of Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Current information on the distribution, habitat, and population of this highly localised, endemic species is presented. An updated key to Pittosporum species in NSW is provided.
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