A revision of the Australian species of Symplocos (Symplocaceae).

Abstract

A complete account with full descriptions is given of the Australian species of Symplocos. Keys to all accepted taxa are provided. The following new taxa are described: Symplocos hylandii Nooteboom and S. cochinchinensis vars glaberrima Nooteboom and pilosiuscula Nooteboom. A new combination is S. cochinchinensis var. candelabrum (Brand) Nooteboom for a taxon endemic to Lord Howe Island.