A review of the genus Calytrix Labill. (Myrtaceae) in Northern Australia.

Abstract

The genus Calytrix is reviewed for northern Australia and 12 species are recognized as occurring in the area. Six of these species are described as new: C. decussata, C. faucicola, C. micrairoides, C. mimiana, C. surdiviperana and C. verticillata. All names applicable to the northern Australian species are taken into account and a key to the identification of these species is provided. All species are illustrated.