Hybanthus monopetalus
Appearance
Hybanthus monopetalus | |
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In Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Violaceae |
Genus: | Hybanthus |
Species: | H. monopetalus
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Binomial name | |
Hybanthus monopetalus |
Hybanthus monopetalus, the slender violet-bush, is a common plant in the violet family. It is found in eastern Australia in dry eucalyptus woodland, often in sandstone or granite derived soils, where it is seen growing in relatively shady moist sites, surrounded by dry open country. It may reach 30 cm in height.[1] Flowers form on short racemes at the end of branches. The specific epithet monopetalus translates to "one petal".
References
- ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 224