Allocasuarina microstachya
Allocasuarina microstachya (Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson
Allocasuarina microstachya is a flowering plant in the family Casuarinaceae, native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a dioecious shrub with scale-like leaves arranged in whorls of four. The plant produces fruiting cones that are 8–12 mm long, containing winged seeds measuring 2.5–5.0 mm in length.
Description
This species was published in 1982 and belongs to the genus Allocasuarina. It is characterized by its reduced foliage and distinct reproductive structures. The plant is found only in Western Australia and is part of the Casuarinaceae family, which is known for its needle-like leaves and woody cones.
Distribution
Western Australia
Synonyms
Casuarina microstachya