New Zealand Journal of Botany abstract
Alectryon excelsus subsp. grandis (Sapindaceae): a new
combination for an uncommon small tree endemic to the Three Kings Islands,
New Zealand
P. J. DE LANGE
Science & Research Unit
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 68908
Newton
Auckland, New Zealand
E. K. CAMERON
Auckland Museum
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Auckland, New Zealand
B. G. MURRAY
School of Biological Sciences
The University of Auckland
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Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract A new combination
Alectryon excelsus subsp.
grandis is made for the Three Kings Islands taxon first described by
Cheeseman as
Alectryon excelsus var.
grandis, but later raised to
specific rank by him as
A. grandis. Descriptions of the subspecies, its
differences from
A. excelsus subsp.
excelsus, distribution,
ecology, and chromosome counts of the subspecies are provided. A lectotype is
selected for
A. excelsus subsp.
grandis and its conservation
status reviewed.
Keywords Sapindaceae; Alectryon excelsus subsp.
grandis; Alectryon grandis; Alectryon excelsus var.
grandis; Alectryon excelsus; typification; chromosome numbers;
Great Island, Three Kings Islands; Poor Knights Islands; New Zealand flora;
conservation
B98016
Received 16 March 1998; accepted 17 June 1998
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