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Laxmannia gracilis

Laxmannia gracilis R.Br.
Laxmannia gracilis
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Laxmannia gracilis is a plant species in the Asparagaceae family, native to the regions of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown, who is credited with its authorship.

Description

Laxmannia gracilis belongs to the genus Laxmannia and is part of the Asparagaceae family, a group of monocot flowering plants. It is naturally distributed across the southeastern Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The species was formally described in 1810 by the botanist Robert Brown, who provided the scientific name and classification. As a member of the Asparagaceae family, it shares characteristics with other plants in this taxonomic group, such as typically having linear leaves and clustered flowers. The species is recognized by its slender growth form, as suggested by the specific epithet 'gracilis,' which refers to its delicate or slender appearance.

Distribution

New South Wales · Queensland · Victoria

Synonyms

Laxmannia illecebrosaLaxmannia gracilis var. illecebrosaBartlingia gracilis

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