Scholtzia leptantha
Scholtzia leptantha is a shrub species in the family Myrtaceae that is endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Scholtzia leptantha | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Scholtzia |
| Species: | S. leptantha |
| Binomial name | |
| Scholtzia leptantha | |
The spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 2 metres (1.6 to 6.6 ft) and up to 3 metres (10 ft) wide. It blooms between June and November producing white flowers.[1]
It is found on dunes along the west coast in the Mid West and Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia between Shark Bay and Dandaragan where it grows in sandy soils.[1]
References
- "Scholtzia leptantha". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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