Olearia umbricola (Asteraceae: Astereae), a new endemic species from the MacDonnell Ranges bioregion of the Northern Territory

David E. Albrecht

doi:10.7751/telopea21665

Authors

David E. Albrecht Northern Territory Herbarium, Alice Springs https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7181-9481

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea21665

Keywords:

Asteraceae, Olearia, Northern Territory, endemic, Threatened species

Abstract

Olearia umbricola Albr., sp. nov., a rare species of sheltered rocky sandstone sites in the MacDonnell Ranges bioregion of the Northern Territory is described and illustrated. Notes are provided on distribution, habitat, conservation status, relationships and salient features distinguishing it from other species of Olearia.

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