Morphometric analysis of variation in the 'Epacris tasmanica complex' (Epacidaceae)

Abstract

Ten taxa related to Epacris tasmanica W.M. Curtis (the 'Epacris tasmanica complex') were difficult to separate using available identification keys. Morphopmetric analysis was used to examine the relationships within these taxa. It showed that E. tasmanica s.l. comprised two species, E. tasmanica s. str. and E. virgata. The status of four other existing species is maintained and one new species is confirmed, while the two remaining taxa require further examination.