Three new species of Pluchea cass. (Asteraceae: Inuleae-Plucheinae) from Northern Australia

Abstract

Three new species of Pluchea Cass, are described; P. longiseta A.R.Bean from northern Western Australia, P. mesoles A.R.Bean from the Northern Territory, and P. alata A.R.Bean from central Queensland. All species are illustrated and distribution maps are provided. A revised key to the Australian of Pluchea species is provided.