A Taxonomic Revision of Cerbera L. (Apocynaceae) in Australia and Papuasia

Abstract

The genus Cerbera L. (Apocynaceae) is revised for Australia and Papuasia (Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands). Four species are recognised and described with a key for their identification given. C. manghas L. and C. floribunda Schumann are widespread in the region whereas C. inflata S.T. Blake and C. dumicola sp. nov. are endemic to Australia. Ethnobotanical use of C. floribunda and C. manghas in the region is reviewed.