A new species of Olearia (Asteraceae: Astereae) from the Australian Capital Territory and adjacent New South Wales

David Albrecht; Jeremy Bruhl; Brendan Lepschi; Alexander Schmidt-Lebuhn; Ian Telford

doi:10.7751/telopea17735

Authors

David Albrecht
Jeremy J. Bruhl
Brendan J. Lepschi
Alexander N. Schmidt-Lebuhn
Ian R.H. Telford

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea17735

Keywords:

Olearia, Asteraceae, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, New species, Taxonomy

Abstract

Olearia heloderma Albr. & I. Telford , sp. nov., a distinctive species from the mountainous region near the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales border is described and illustrated, with notes on distribution, habitat, conservation status, relationships and features distinguishing it from other species of Olearia.

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