Pileanthus rubronitidus
Pileanthus rubronitidus is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Pileanthus rubronitidus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Pileanthus |
| Species: | P. rubronitidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pileanthus rubronitidus | |
The erect shrub typically grows to a height of 1 metre (3.3 ft). It blooms between September and November producing red-orange flowers.
It is found on sand plains in the Mid West regions of Western Australia around Northampton where it grows in sandy soils over sandstone.[1]
References
- "Pileanthus rubronitidus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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