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Leucopogon microphyllus

Leucopogon microphyllus (Cav.) R.Br.
Leucopogon microphyllus
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Leucopogon microphyllus is a shrub in the Ericaceae family, native to eastern Australia. It has egg-shaped leaves and compact spikes of white, tube-shaped flowers, typically four to nine per spike.

Description

Leucopogon microphyllus (Cav.) R.Br., described in 1810, is a member of the Ericaceae family. It occurs in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The plant is characterized by its bushy or spreading growth form, with leaves that are egg-shaped and occasionally narrower at the base. Its flowers are white, tubular, and arranged in dense spikes, usually containing four to nine flowers per spike.

Distribution

New South Wales · Queensland · Victoria

Synonyms

Perojoa microphyllaPeroa microphyllaStyphelia denudataStyphelia microphylla

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