Two new species of Cyperaceae endemic to the ultramafic area of southern New Caledonia are described: Chorizandra gigantea J.Raynal ex K.L.Wilson and Schoenus rivularis J.Raynal ex K.L.Wilson. New combinations are made for three species of Cyperaceae in Australia and New Caledonia: Machaerina johnsonii (K.L.Wilson) K.L.Wilson, M. planifolia (Benth.) K.L.Wilson and M. veillonis (J.Raynal) K.L.Wilson
Author Biography
Karen L. Wilson, National Herbarium of New South Wales
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