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Aphelia nutans

Aphelia nutans Hook.f. ex Benth.
Aphelia nutans
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Aphelia nutans is a plant species in the family Restionaceae, native to Western Australia. It was first described in 1878 by Bentham, based on work by Hooker.

Description

Aphelia nutans belongs to the genus Aphelia within the plant family Restionaceae. This species is indigenous to the region of Western Australia. The scientific name was formally published in 1878 by Bentham, following initial taxonomic work by Hooker. The species is part of a group of grass-like plants commonly found in southern hemisphere ecosystems.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Brizula nutans

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