Tuesday, October 8, 2024

[Botany • 2024] Lomandra scabrifolia & L. tenuis (Asparagaceae: Lomandroideae) • Two New Species from north Queensland, Australia


Lomandra scabrifolia Jian Wang ter & B.Gray,  

in Wang et Gray. 2024. 
Photos by B. Gray.
 
Abstract
Lomandra scabrifolia Jian Wang ter & B.Gray, sp. nov. and Lomandra tenuis Jian Wang ter & B.Gray, sp. nov. from north Queensland, Australia are described, illustrated and compared to the morphologically and phylogenetically closely related species. Notes are provided on their distributions including a map, habitat, phenology and affinities. Their conservation status is also assessed.

Flora of Australia, Flora of Queensland, taxonomy, new species, Monocots


Lomandra scabrifolia.
A. Tufted plant. B. Leaf tips. C. Male flowers. D. Female flowers. E. Fruit.
Photos by B. Gray.

Lomandra scabrifolia Jian Wang ter & B.Gray, sp. nov.

Lomandra tenuis Jian Wang ter & B.Gray, sp. nov.


Jian Wang and Bruce Gray. 2024. Two New Species of Lomandra (Asparagaceae: Lomandroideae) from north Queensland, Australia.  Phytotaxa. 646(3); 293-300. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.646.3.5