Goodenia heenanii K.A.Sheph. nom. nov.

≡ Selliera rotundifolia Heenan, New Zealand J. Bot. 35: 133-137. 1997 - Holotype: New Zealand. Manawatu, Hokio Beach, sand plain behind foredunes, 30 Jan 1996, P.B.Heenan 4/96 (CHR 507535; isotypes: AK n.v., WELT 81947 [image!]).

Note.

The epithet ‘rotundifolia’ is unavailable in Goodenia as it is preoccupied by Goodenia rotundifolia R.Br.

Etymology.

Named in honour of the highly respected New Zealand botanist Peter Heenan (1961-), who first recognised this species as distinct.