Malleostemon hursthousei
Malleostemon hursthousei is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Malleostemon |
Species: | M. hursthousei |
Binomial name | |
Malleostemon hursthousei | |
The slender erect shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 2 metres (2 to 7 ft). It blooms between September and November producing pink-white flowers.[1]
It is found on sandplains in the Mid West and Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia between Shark Bay and Moora where it grows in sandy soils.[1]
References
- "Malleostemon hursthousei". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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