New Zealand Journal of Botany abstract

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A new species of Drymoanthus (Orchidaceae) from New Zealand, and typification of D. adversus

B. P. J. MOLLOY

Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research
P.O. Box 69
Lincoln, New Zealand

I. M. ST GEORGE

Wellington School of Medicine
P.O. Box 7343
Wellington, New Zealand

Abstract  A new species of orchid, Drymoanthus flavus, is described and illustrated. It is a diploid species previously confused with its probable tetraploid derivative, D. adversus. Both orchids are endemic to New Zealand and broadly similar to D. minutus from Australia and D. minimus from New Caledonia. D. flavus occurs sparingly from the central North Island to Stewart Island but is relatively common in the south-eastern South Island. It was probably once more widespread, and may have been displaced from many areas by D. adversus. Alternatively, it may have more precise habitat requirements. It is considered to be a relict and local species in need of further survey and monitoring. The name D. adversus is lectotypified.

Keywords  Orchidaceae; Drymoanthus; D. adversus; D. flavus; new species; taxonomy; nomenclature; chromosomes; New Zealand flora

New Zealand Journal of Botany, 1994, Vol. 32: 415-421

0028-825X/94/3204-0415 $2.50/0 (c) The Royal Society of New Zealand 1994

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