Three new species of Indigofera (Fabaceae: Faboideae) from Cape York Peninsula

Abstract

Three new species of Indigofera are described: Indigofera elachantha Peter G. Wilson & Rowe, a species related to I. pratensis but distinguished by its slender inflorescence axis and rather small flowers, Indigofera polyclada Peter G. Wilson & Rowe, distinguished by its semi-prostrate multi-stemmed habit and very sparse indumentum; and Indigofera wannanii Peter G. Wilson, a recently discovered species with probable affinities to I. bancroftii and I. tryonii. All species are illustrated and their conservation status discussed. © 2008 Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust.