Homalocalyx staminosus
Homalocalyx staminosus is a member of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Homalocalyx staminosus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Homalocalyx |
| Species: | H. staminosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Homalocalyx staminosus | |
Description
The shrub typically grows to a height of 0.45 to 1.2 metres (1.5 to 3.9 ft). It blooms between July and September producing pink-purple-red flowers.
Ecology
It is found on rocky sandstone ridges in a scattered area in the northern Mid West and Pilbara regions of Western Australia where it grows in shallow soils.[1]
References
- "Homalocalyx staminosus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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