Redefinition of Tephrosia supina (Fabaceae: Millettiae), a north-west Western Australian endemic, and description of two similar species
BUTCHER, R. AND COWIE, I.D.
The application of the name Tephrosia supina Domin is clarified herein, with this species determined as being a north-west Western Australian endemic subshrub with pink-purple flowers; T. supina s. str. is differentiated from two similar taxa, which also occur in the Northern Territory and Queensland. These are described herein as T. insolens R.Butcher & Cowie and T. lithosperma R.Butcher & Cowie, and T. supina is lectotypified. Full descriptions and images are provided for these three species and their histories and affinities are discussed.
