Annals of Botany 77: 333-340, 1996
© 1996 Annals of Botany Company
Epacris crassifolia R. Br. (Epacridaceae) A Reappraisal
Department of Plant Science, The University of Tasmania, P.O. Box 252C, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia
February 3, 1995 ; October 19, 1995
Epacris crassifolia R. Br.s. lat.,as represented in collections at G, BM, HO, NSW, MEL, CBG and CAN, has been redefined as three separate species. The common lax, prostrate form includes two subspecies,E. crassifoliassp.crassifoliaR. Br.stat. nov. andE. crassifoliassp.macrofloraCrowden et Menaduessp. nov.separated on floral morphology.E. pinoideaCrowden et Menaduesp. nov.andE. lithophilaCrowden et Menaduesp. nov.are erect and woody, being distinguished on leaf and floral characters.
Epacridaceae; Epacris crassifolia ; Epacris lithophila; Epacris pinoidea; new species