Systematics; Plant taxonomy; Nomenclature; Plant Evolution; Plant Conservation; Plant Morphology; Plant Phenology; Identification tools; Australia; Australasia; New South Wales; Australian Capital Territory; Queensland; Western Australia; South Australia; Northern Territory; Victoria; Tasmania; New Zealand; New Caledonia; New Guinea; Lord Howe Island;
Phebalium speciosum I.Telford, endemic to north-eastern New South Wales and previously included in P. nottii (F.Muell.) Maiden & Betche, is described as new. Information is presented on its distribution, habitat and conservation status. An image of an isotype specimen, a table comparing distinguishing attributes of the new species, P. nottii and P. woombye, and a modification to the key to the species of Phebalium occurring in New South Wales are included.
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