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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