Leionema lamprophyllum
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]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Leionema |
| Species: | L. lamprophyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Leionema lamprophyllum | |
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Three subspecies are recognised:
- Leionema lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson subsp. lamprophyllum
- Leionema lamprophyllum subsp. obovatum F.M.Anderson
- Leionema lamprophyllum subsp. orbiculare F.M.Anderson
The species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.
References
- "Leionema lamprophyllum ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- "Leionema lamprophyllum ". PlantNET — NSW Flora Online. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
External links
- "Leionema lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson". Atlas of Living Australia.
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