Marianthus candidus
Marianthus candidus Hügel ex Endl.
Marianthus candidus, known as white marianthus, is a flowering plant in the Pittosporaceae family. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and was first described in 1837. This species is a twining shrub or climber with elliptic leaves and clusters of white flowers that turn fawn or pink as they mature.
Description
Marianthus candidus is a species of flowering plant in the Pittosporaceae family, native to the south-western region of Western Australia. It is characterized by its twining growth habit, with elliptic leaves and white flowers that occur in groups of twenty to thirty. As the flowers age, their color shifts to fawn or pink. The species was first described by Hügel ex Endl. in 1837.
Synonyms
Billardiera candida