Dianella tenuissima (Hemerocallidaceae), a remarkable new species from the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Abstract

A highly distinctive, taxonomically isolated new species, Dianella tenuissima G.W.Carr, confined to sandstone cliff habitats in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, is described and illustrated. Its reproductive biology, ecology, taxonomic affinities and conservation status are discussed. The species is regarded as Data Deficient according to IUCN conservation-status criteria. © 2006 Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust.