Three new species of Fontainea Heckel (Euphorbiaceae) from Australia and Papua New Guinea

Abstract

Fontainea fugax P.I. Forst. from Queensland, Australia, and F. borealis P.I. Forst. and F. subpapuana P.I. Forst. from Papua New Guinea are named as new species. Information is provided on their distribution, habitat and affinities. Separate identification keys are provided for Fontainea in New Guinea and Australia.