Petrophile axillaris
| Petrophile axillaris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Petrophile |
| Species: | P. axillaris
|
| Binomial name | |
| Petrophile axillaris | |
Petrophile axillaris is a shrub endemic to Western Australia.[1]
The erect and multi-stemmed shrub typically grows to a height of 3 metres (9.8 ft). It blooms between September and November producing pink-purple flowers.
It is found on sand plains, low slopes and ridges along the west coast in the Mid West, Wheatbelt, Peel and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy-loamy soils containing gravel.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Petrophile axillaris". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.