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Notothixos cornifolius

Notothixos cornifolius Oliv.
Notothixos cornifolius
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Notothixos cornifolius is a species in the Santalaceae family, first described by Oliv. in 1863. It is native to New Guinea, as well as the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Description

Notothixos cornifolius belongs to the Santalaceae family, commonly known as the sandalwood family. This species was first published in 1863 by the botanist Oliv. Its natural distribution spans across New Guinea and parts of eastern Australia, including the states of New South Wales and Queensland. The genus Notothixos includes several species primarily found in the Australasian region. As a member of the Santalaceae, N. cornifolius is likely to exhibit characteristics typical of the family, such as hemiparasitic growth habits and often aromatic wood.

Distribution

New Guinea · New South Wales · Queensland

Synonyms

Phoradendron xanthophyllumViscum xanthophyllumNotothixos cornifolius var. angustifoliusNotothixos incanus var. cornifolius

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