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Abstract
Perennial grasses commonly known as 'spinifex' (Triodia R.Br.) are iconic Australian plants, predominantly found in the arid interior of the continent. In some areas, such as the economically important Pilbara region of Western Australia, current species taxonomy does not account for observed diversity. Previous morphological and molecular studies of Triodia basedowii E.Pritz. and related species have revealed multiple unnamed lineages requiring taxonomic recognition. Here, we describe and name eight new species of Triodia, including T. birriliburu B.M.Anderson, T. chichesterensis B.M.Anderson, T. glabra B.M.Anderson & M.D.Barrett, T. infesta B.M.Anderson & M.D.Barrett, T. mallota B.M.Anderson & M.D.Barrett, T. nana B.M.Anderson, T. scintillans B.M.Anderson & M.D.Barrett, and T. vanleeuwenii B.M.Anderson & M.D.Barrett. We also provide recircumscriptions and revised descriptions for T. basedowii, T. lanigera Domin, T. concinna N.T.Burb. and T. plurinervata N.T.Burb. A key to species and photographs are included.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 197-229 |
| Number of pages | 33 |
| Journal | Australian Systematic Botany |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 20 Oct 2017 |
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Defining Biologically Significant Units in Spinifex - Triodia spp - for Improved Ecological Restoration in Arid Australia
Grierson, P. (Investigator 01), Krauss, S. (Investigator 02), Price, C. (Investigator 03) & Thiele, K. (Investigator 04)
ARC Australian Research Council , Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Pilbara Iron Pty Ltd, Rio Tinto, Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (Western Australia)
1/01/12 → 27/11/16
Project: Research