Malleostemon minilyaensis
Malleostemon minilyaensis is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Malleostemon minilyaensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Malleostemon |
| Species: | M. minilyaensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Malleostemon minilyaensis | |
The erect, dense or spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 2.5 metres (2 to 8 ft). It blooms between August and October producing pink-white flowers.[1]
It is found on sandplains or sand dunes in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia between Shark Bay and Carnarvon where it grows in sandy soils.[1]
References
- "Malleostemon minilyaensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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