Micromyrtus papillosa
Appearance
Micromyrtus papillosa | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Micromyrtus |
Species: | M. papillosa
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Binomial name | |
Micromyrtus papillosa |
Micromyrtus papillosa is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
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
- ^ a b "Micromyrtus papillosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.