Callistemon purpurascens, Blue Mountains, Central Tablelands, threatened flora, endemism, wetlands, riparian, groundwater dependent ecosystems
Abstract
Callistemon purpurascens SM Douglas, S David & P Wilson is described from the Blue Mountains region in Central Tablelands Botanical Division of New South Wales, Australia. The conservation status of this taxon is considered with the conclusion that it should be assessed as Critically Endangered under both state and Commonwealth legislation.
Author Biography
Steven Murray Douglas, Monash University
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Ecological Surveys & Planning
Consultant ecologist (flora)
PhD Human Ecology (religion and ecology; ecological spirituality). Adjunct Research Fellow, Centre for Religious Studies, School of Philosophy, History, and International Studies, Monash University, VIC.
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