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Leptomeria preissiana

Leptomeria preissiana A.DC.
Leptomeria preissiana
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Leptomeria preissiana is a species in the genus Leptomeria, belonging to the family Santalaceae. It was first described in 1857 by A.DC. and is native to South Australia and Western Australia.

Description

Leptomeria preissiana is a member of the Santalaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the sandalwood family. This species is found in the regions of South Australia and Western Australia. The genus Leptomeria includes several species of parasitic or hemiparasitic shrubs. Leptomeria preissiana was formally published in 1857 by A.DC., contributing to the taxonomic classification of the Santalaceae family in the Australian region.

Distribution

South Australia · Western Australia

Synonyms

Choretrum preissianum

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