Pileanthus septentrionalis
Pileanthus septentrionalis is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Pileanthus septentrionalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Pileanthus |
| Species: | P. septentrionalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pileanthus septentrionalis | |
The spreading and open shrub typically grows to a height of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft). It blooms between August and October producing white flowers.
It is found on sand dunes in the Gascoyne and Pilbara regions of Western Australia around Northampton where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.[1]
References
- "Pileanthus septentrionalis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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