Micromyrtus minutiflora

Micromyrtus minutiflora
	Micromyrtus minutiflora
Conservation status
	; Vulnerable (EPBC Act)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Myrtales
Family:	Myrtaceae
Genus:	Micromyrtus
Species:	M. minutiflora
Binomial name
	Micromyrtus minutiflora; (F.Muell.) Benth.

Micromyrtus minutiflora is a spreading shrub in the myrtle family, only found on alluvial soils in open forest in the western districts of Sydney.[1] It may grow to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall, featuring tiny leaves. Flowering occurs in the warmer months. A rare plant, listed in New South Wales as endangered by extinction.[2] Threats to its existence include urban expansion, habitat loss, weed invasion, human recreation and the dumping of rubbish.

References

Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 60
"Micromyrtus minutiflora, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online". Retrieved 22 February 2011.

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[1] Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 60

[2] "Micromyrtus minutiflora, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online". Retrieved 22 February 2011.