Euphorbiaceae Juss.
Croton lucens P.I.Forst.
, legitimate, scientific
[Forster, P.I. (21 December 2012), Croton lucens P.I.Forst. (Euphorbiaceae), a new species from south-east Queensland. Austrobaileya 8(4)]:
617-622, Figs 1-4
APC
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
"Queensland. Wide Bay District: Marys Creek State Forest (S.F.124), Groundwater Logging Area, Spring Gully; 18 km SW of Gympie, 10 February 2012, P.I. Forstser PIF38604 (holo: BRI [2 sheets + spirit]; iso: MEL, MICH)."
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Etymology:
"The specific epithet is derived from the Latin lucens (shining, polished, glistening) and alludes to the strikingly discolorous foliage that appears to shimmer in a light breeze."