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Marianthus drummondianus

Marianthus drummondianus Benth.
Marianthus drummondianus
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Marianthus drummondianus is a flowering plant in the family Pittosporaceae, native to the southwest of Western Australia. It was first described in 1863 by Benth. The plant can grow as a shrub, herb, or slender twiner, with elliptic leaves and small clusters of white, blue, or purple flowers.

Description

Marianthus drummondianus is a member of the Pittosporaceae family and is found only in the southwest region of Western Australia. It exhibits a variable growth form, appearing as a shrub, herb, or slender twiner. The plant is characterized by its elliptic leaves and small clusters of flowers that can be white, blue, or purple in color. This species was formally described in 1863 by the botanist Benth.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Billardiera dorrieniiBillardiera drummondianaOncosporum drummondianumBillardiera drummondiana var. collina

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