Leptomeria squarrulosa
Leptomeria squarrulosa R.Br.
Leptomeria squarrulosa is a species in the genus Leptomeria, belonging to the family Santalaceae. It was first described by R.Br. in 1810 and is native to Western Australia.
Description
Leptomeria squarrulosa is a member of the Santalaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the sandalwood family. The species is part of the genus Leptomeria, which includes several parasitic or hemiparasitic shrubs. This plant is indigenous to the region of Western Australia. The species was formally published in 1810 by the botanist Robert Brown, who is credited with its scientific description.
Distribution
Western Australia
Synonyms
Leptomeria brownii
