Wikstroemia australis
Wikstroemia australis is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island.[2]
| Wikstroemia australis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Wikstroemia |
| Species: | W. australis |
| Binomial name | |
| Wikstroemia australis Endl.[1] | |
Description
The shrub is erect and broomlike and grows to at least 4.0 m tall. Its branches are black and have tough bark. Its flowers are tubular and greenish yellow. It is often found in forests, ridges, and canopy gaps.[2]
References
- "Wikstroemia australis". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- "Wikstroemia australis". Australian Government: Department of the Environment. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
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