New Zealand Journal of Botany abstracts

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A taxonomic revision of Libertia (Iridaceae) in New Zealand

D. J. Blanchon*
B. G. Murray
J. E. Braggins

School of Biological Sciences
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland, New Zealand
*Present address: School of Landscape and Plant Science, UNITEC, Private Bag 92025, Auckland, New Zealand.

Abstract   The genus Libertia is revised for New Zealand, with seven species being recognised as endemic. These include three of the species recognised by L. B. Moore (L. grandiflora, L. ixioides, and L. peregrinans), the resurrection of L. micrantha for New Zealand material formerly included within L. pulchella, and three new species, L. cranwelliae, L. edgariae, and L. mooreae. A key is provided for endemic and exotic Libertia in New Zealand. One natural hybrid is reported. A neotype is designated for L. peregrinans, and L. tricolor is placed into synonomy under L. ixioides. No type material is available for L. tricolor and L. macrocarpa.

Keywords   Iridaceae; Libertia; L. caerulescens; L. cranwelliae; L. edgariae; L. formosa; L. grandiflora; L. ixioides; L. ixioides x L. peregrinans; L. macrocarpa; L. micrantha; L. mooreae; L. orbicularis; L. paniculata; L. peregrinans; L. pulchella; L. sessiliflora; L. tricolor; biogeography; New Zealand flora

B01049 Received 9 October 2001; accepted 2 May 2002; published 11 September 2002
New Zealand Journal of Botany, 2002, Vol. 40: 437-456
0028-825X/02/4003-0437 $7.00 © The Royal Society of New Zealand 2002

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