Pouzolzia australis
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| Species: | B. australis
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Boehmeria australis is a critically endangered large shrub species in the plant Urticaceae family. It is endemic to small islands of Australia and New Zealand
Subspecies
- Boehmeria australis subsp. australis — endemic to Norfolk Island. In 2003 only about 33 mature plants were known, but it has been propagated and planted to increase numbers. Plants grow rapidly and have a short lifespan.
- Boehmeria australis subsp. dealbata — Kermadec Nettle ; occurs in the Raoul and Kermadec Islands and a closely related species is at
- Boehmeria australis — another subspecies is endemic to Lord Howe Island.[1][2]
References
- ^ "Critically Endangered Norfolk Island Flora Species".
- ^ Coyne, Peter. Norfolk Island's Fascinating Flora. Petaurus Press, 2011, p. 61
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