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| Drosera buubugujin M.T.Mathieson in Mathieson et Thompson, 2020. |
Drosera buubugujin is described as new. It is a terrestrial herb known only from Muundhi and Juunju Daarrba Nhirrpan National Parks (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land - CYPAL) in northern Queensland and is readily distinguished from any other members of the genus by its unique combination of characters. The species is illustrated and diagnosed herein. A key is provided to the species of Drosera section Prolifera. Its conservation status is assessed and a status of Critically Endangered is recommended.
Key Words: Droseraceae; Drosera; Drosera buubugujin; Australia flora; Queensland flora; new species; taxonomy; identification key; conservation status
Drosera buubugujin M.T.Mathieson sp. nov.
with affinity to D. schizandra, but differing by
the lateral inflorescence presentation, smaller
flowers, shortly and thickly bilobed anther
filaments, white to creamy white anthers and
pollen, and predominantly oblanceolate to
obovate leaf shape.
Etymology: This species is named after the
Buubu Gujin Aboriginal Corporation lands,
which include Muundhi and Juunju Daarrba
Nhirrpan National Parks (CYPAL) where it
was collected.
M.T. Mathieson and S.L. Thompson. 2020. Drosera buubugujin M.T.Mathieson (Droseraceae, Drosera section Prolifera C.T.White), A spectacular New Species of Sundew from the Cape York Peninsula Bioregion. Austrobaileya. 10(4): 549–557.
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