Micromyrtus stenocalyx
Micromyrtus stenocalyx is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Micromyrtus stenocalyx | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Micromyrtus |
| Species: | M. stenocalyx |
| Binomial name | |
| Micromyrtus stenocalyx | |
The straggly and spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 1.5 metres (1.0 to 4.9 ft). It blooms between April and December producing white flowers.
It is found on undulating sand plains and sand dunes in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia to the east of Kalgoorlie where it grows in sandy soils.[1]
References
- "Micromyrtus stenocalyx". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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