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Nuytsia
The journal of the Western Australian Herbarium

Four new species of Astroloma (Ericaceae: Styphelioideae: Styphelieae) from Western Australia
HISLOP, M., WILSON, A.J.G. AND PUENTE-LELIÈVRE, C.

Four new species of Astroloma R.Br. s. str. (A. acervatum Hislop & A.J.G.Wilson, A. chloranthum Hislop & A.J.G.Wilson, A. inopinatum Hislop and A. oblongifolium A.J.G.Wilson & Hislop) are described, illustrated and mapped. The current taxonomic status of Astroloma is discussed in the light of significant changes that are pending in the Styphelia clade to which the genus belongs. A key to members of Astroloma s. str. with pale yellow, cream and/or green flowers is provided.