Notelaea neglecta
Notelaea neglecta is a species of flowering plant in the olive family that is endemic to Australia.
| Notelaea neglecta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Notelaea |
| Species: | N. neglecta |
| Binomial name | |
| Notelaea neglecta P.S.Green, 1968 | |
Description
The species grows as a shrub to about 2 m in height. The linear, or lance-shaped, leaves are 25–100 mm long and 2–14 mm wide. The inflorescences of 7–9 yellow flowers are 1–2 cm long. The oval fruits are 5–6 mm long and 4–5 mm wide.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales, from Bungonia Gorge to the Capertee area, where it grows in dry sclerophyll forest on limestone or sandstone substrates.[1]
References
- D.W. Hardin (1992). "Notelaea neglecta P.S.Green". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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