Westringia cheelii
| Westringia cheelii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Westringia |
| Species: | W. cheelii
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| Binomial name | |
| Westringia cheelii | |
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| Known distribution of Westringia cheelii (in blue) | |
Westringia cheelii is a species of plant in the mint family that is endemic to Australia.[1]
Description[edit]
The species grows as a spreading shrub to 0.3–1.5 m in height. The oval leaves are 3–7 mm long and 1.2–2 mm wide. The flowers are white, with purplish to brownish dots, appearing from August to November.[1]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The species occurs in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, on deep, gravel-rich, sandy soils, in mallee woodland and dry sclerophyll forest.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c B.J. Conn (2021). "Westringia cheelii Maiden & Betche". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
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