Three new species of Aotus (Leguminosae: Mirbelieae) from south-western Australia
WILKINS, C.F. AND CHAPPILL, J.A.
The following three species of Aotus Sm. of the legume tribe Mirbelieae are here described as new: A. franklandii Chappill & C.F.Wilkins, A. lanea Chappill & C.F.Wilkins and A. prosacris Chappill & C.F.Wilkins. They are found in the south-west of Western Australia and are listed as Priority species for conservation by the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation. They are described prior to generic revision, to provide characters for species identification to facilitate their conservation.
