Lysiosepalum rugosum
Lysiosepalum rugosum, also known as the wrinkled-leaf lysiosepalum, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family that is endemic to Australia.
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Flowers and leaves | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Lysiosepalum |
Species: | L. rugosum |
Binomial name | |
Lysiosepalum rugosum Benth., 1863 | |
Description
The species grows as a dense, erect shrub up to 1.5 m in height. The leaves are 15–50 mm long and 2–7 mm wide. The blue-purple-pink flowers appear from July to November.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The plants are found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Geraldton Sandplains and Jarrah Forest IBRA bioregions of south-west Western Australia. They grow on sandy, clay, gravelly and lateritic soils.[1]
References
- "Lysiosepalum rugosum". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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