Micromyrtus papillosa
Micromyrtus papillosa is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Micromyrtus papillosa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Micromyrtus |
| Species: | M. papillosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Micromyrtus papillosa | |
The erect or low and spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.4 to 1.2 metres (1.3 to 3.9 ft). It blooms between April and October producing white flowers.
It is found on hills and scattered among rocky outcrops in a small area in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia near Dundas where it grows in sandy or clay soils over ironstone or granite.[1]
References
- "Micromyrtus papillosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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