Generic position of Melaleuca punicea: Petraeomyrtus, gen. nov. (Myrtaceae)

Abstract

Morphological aspects of the androecium, gynoecium and seeds of Melaleuca punicea Byrnes are such that the particular combination of character states renders the species anomalous not only in Melaleuca L. but also in Regelia Schauer in which it also has been included. The new genus, Petraeomyrtus Craven, is described to accommodate the species.