Atherospermataceae R.Br.
Daphnandra melasmena Schodde
, legitimate, scientific
[Schodde, R. in Wilson, A.J.G. (ed.) (2007), Appendix. Atherospermataceae. Flora of Australia 2]:
456
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
"Red Scrub, Whian Whian, c. 12 miles [19 km] NNE of Lismore, N.S.W., 27 Oct. 1969, R.Schodde 5629; holo: CANB; iso: A, AD, BAB, CANB, K, L, LIL, MA, NSW, P, TO."
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Etymology:
"The epithet alludes to the marked blackening of the stems and leaves when the species is dried. Mature trees also appear relatively dark in the field."
[Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2007), Australian Plant Census]:
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APC
[secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym:
Daphnandra sp. D
[n/a]
taxonomic synonym:
Daphnandra melasmena Schodde
manuscript name
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APC Comment:
Green flowered specimens annotated Daphnandra phoenicea ms. or Daphnandra sp. B ms. by R.Schodde belong here.
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APC Dist.:
NSW
[Foreman, D.B. & Whiffin, T.P. in Wilson, A.J.G. (ed.) (2007), Atherospermataceae. Flora of Australia 2]:
99-100, Fig. 22, Map 109
[secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym:
Daphnandra sp. D
[n/a]