Allocasuarina lehmanniana
Allocasuarina lehmanniana (Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson
Allocasuarina lehmanniana is a flowering plant in the Casuarinaceae family, native to coastal regions in the south-west of Western Australia. It is primarily a dioecious shrub, though occasionally monoecious, with scale-like leaves arranged in whorls of six to eight. The plant produces fruiting cones 12–35 mm long, containing winged seeds (samaras) measuring 4.0–5.5 mm in length.
Description
This species is commonly known as dune sheoak and is adapted to near-coastal environments. Its cones and seeds are distinctive features, aiding in identification and dispersal. Allocasuarina lehmanniana was formally described in 1982 and is part of the Allocasuarina genus. It is found only in Australia, specifically in Western Australia.
Distribution
Australia · Western Australia
Synonyms
Casuarina lehmanniana