Allocasuarina acutivalvis
Allocasuarina acutivalvis (F.Muell.) L.A.S.Johnson
Allocasuarina acutivalvis is a flowering plant in the family Casuarinaceae, native to the southwest of Western Australia. It is a dioecious shrub or small tree with erect branchlets and scale-like leaves arranged in whorls of 10 to 14. The species produces fruiting cones 15–35 mm long, containing winged seeds (samaras) measuring 6–12 mm in length.
Description
This species was published in 1982 and is part of the Allocasuarina genus. It is found in Australia and has been introduced globally. The plant is characterized by its reduced, scale-like leaves and distinct fruiting cones. Allocasuarina acutivalvis is endemic to the southwest region of Western Australia and is notable for its specific morphological features, including the arrangement of its leaves and the size of its cones and seeds.
Distribution
Australia · Global · Western Australia
Synonyms
Casuarina acutivalvis