An endemic mangrove species, Avicennia integra sp. nov. (Avicenniaceae), in northern Australia

Duke, N. C. (1988) An endemic mangrove species, Avicennia integra sp. nov. (Avicenniaceae), in northern Australia. Australian Systematic Botany, 1 2: 177-180.


Author Duke, N. C.
Title An endemic mangrove species, Avicennia integra sp. nov. (Avicenniaceae), in northern Australia
Journal name Australian Systematic Botany
Publication date 1988
Sub-type Article
Volume number 1
Issue number 2
ISSN 1030-1887; 1446-4701
Start page 177
End page 180
Total pages 4
Place of publication Melbourne
Publisher CSIRO
Language eng
Subject 060310 Plant Systematics and Taxonomy
060302 Biogeography and Phylogeography
060205 Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology)
050202 Conservation and Biodiversity
Abstract This taxon was recognised in Australian mangrove assemblages as Avicennia oficinalis L., which is commonly found in Indo-Malesia and southern New Guinea. However, it is morphologically distinct, and the major distinguishing character of entire margins for calyx and bracts is unique in the genus. This species, described here as A. integra, occurs only in the Northern Territory of Australia. It therefore has the dual distinction for an Australian mangrove species of not only being endemic, but also being absent from the floristically rich tidal forests of north-eastern Queensland. Notes on its floral phenology, distribution and ecology are also given.
Keyword Mangroves
marine ecology
conservation
Environmental impact assessment
Q-Index Code C1
Q-Index Status Provisional Code
Institutional Status Unknown
Additional Notes Aust. Inst. Marine Sci. Contrib. No. 417

Document type: Journal Article
Sub-type: Article
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