Leionema lamprophyllum

Leionema lamprophyllum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Leionema
Species: L. lamprophyllum
Binomial name
Leionema lamprophyllum
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
Synonyms
  • Eriostemon lamprophyllus F.Muell.
  • Phebalium lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Benth.[1]

Leionema lamprophyllum, commonly known as shiny phebalium, is a shrub species that is endemic to Australia. It grows up to 2 metres in height, with leaves that are 3–10 mm long and 2–4 mm wide. White flowers are produced in spring.[2]

Three subspecies are recognised:

The species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.

References

  1. ↑ "Leionema lamprophyllum ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  2. ↑ "Leionema lamprophyllum ". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
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