Allocasuarina glareicola
Allocasuarina glareicola is a species of the genus Allocasuarina native to Australia.
| Allocasuarina glareicola | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Casuarinaceae |
| Genus: | Allocasuarina |
| Species: | A. glareicola |
| Binomial name | |
| Allocasuarina glareicola | |
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| Occurrence data from AVH | |
The dioecious or monoecious depauperate shrub typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 metres (3 to 7 ft).[1] It flowers in October and has root suckers that can spread up to 3 metres (10 ft) from the base of the plant.[2]
It is found in areas of open forest in a small area on the central coast of New South Wales growing in lateritic soils.[1] The few small populations are found centred around Castlereagh Nature Reserve, north-east of Penrith with a total range of 36 square kilometres (14 sq mi).[2]
References
- "Allocasuarina glareicola L.A.S.Johnson". New South Wales Flora online. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- "Allocasuarina glareicola". Species Profile and Threats Database. Department of the Environment and Energy. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
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