A review of the genus Solenogyne (Asteraceae) in Australia and New Zealand.

Abstract

The taxonomic and nomenclatural history of the genus Solenogyne Cass. is briefly surveyed, and problems regarding its status vis-a-vis Lagenifera Cass. are discussed. A lectotype is chosen for S. bellioides Cass. and a new species. S. dominii, previously confused with S. gunnii (Hook. f.) Cabrera, is described; illustrations, distribution maps and a key to the three species are provided. A chromosome number of n = 9 is reported for all three. The New Zealand record of S. mikadoi Koidz. is disputed. A comment is made on the occurrence of mixed populations. hybrids and introgression, especially in South Australia.