Xyris L. section Xyris (Xyridaceae) in Australia

Abstract

A systematic study of the Australian species of Xyris section Xyris is presented. Seven species are recognised, of which Xyris cheumatophila A.N. Doust & B.J. Conn is described for the first time. All recognised taxa are provided with descriptions (including illustrations), distribution information (including maps), habitat descriptions, nomenclatural and other relevant notes. Lectotypes are here designated for all previously described Australian species of section Xyris which are accepted by us. An iconotype of the name of X. indica (the type of the genus) is here chosen.