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Leionema lamprophyllum

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Shiny phebalium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Leionema
Species:
L. lamprophyllum
Binomial name
Leionema lamprophyllum
Synonyms[1]
  • Eriostemon lamprophyllus F.Muell.
  • Phebalium lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Benth.

Leionema lamprophyllum, commonly known as shiny phebalium, is a shrub species that is endemic to Australia. It grows up to 2 metres in height, with leaves that are 3–10 mm long and 2–4 mm wide. White flowers are produced in spring.[2]

Three subspecies are recognised:

  • Leionema lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson subsp. lamprophyllum
  • Leionema lamprophyllum subsp. obovatum F.M.Anderson
  • Leionema lamprophyllum subsp. orbiculare F.M.Anderson

The species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.

References

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  1. ^ "Leionema lamprophyllum ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  2. ^ "Leionema lamprophyllum ". PlantNET — NSW Flora Online. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
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