Two new species of forget-me-nots ( Myosotis, Boraginaceae) from New Zealand

PhytoKeys. 2012:(16):53-64. doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.16.3602. Epub 2012 Aug 21.

Abstract

Two new species of forget-me-nots, Myosotis chaffeyorum C.A.Lehnebach sp. nov. and Myosotis mooreana C.A.Lehnebach sp. nov. are described and illustrated. These species are endemic to New Zealand and restricted to the mountains of north-west Nelson (South Island). Both species are uncommon and Myosotis mooreana is known from the type locality only. Their conservation status is rated as "Nationally Critical". A table listing differences between these two new species and other similar species and an identification key are provided.

Keywords: Boraginaceae; Kahurangi National Park; Myosotis; Myosotis chaffeyorum; Myosotis mooreana; New Zealand; New Zealand Flora; new species.